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John BullImaginary figure who is a personification of England, similar to the American Uncle Sam. He is represented in cartoons and caricatures as a prosperous farmer of the 18th century. The name was popularized by Dr John Arbuthnot's political satire History of John Bull (1712), advocating the Tory policy of peace with France. |
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| Was Tiger Woods more upset over the discovery of fake nude shots of his wife in some limey magazine, or the fact they used Phil Mickelson's breasts on those photoshopped pictures? After meeting the Swedish contingency of Sebastian (who would join us for the rest of our adventures), we were picked up by our Limey companions and set out for the famed Colombia Hotel. Jevons is a limey with a thick northern British accent and the gift of gab--which is perhaps why some locals call his lace "The Flying Windbag"--making it a must for barhopping gossips. |
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