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Why Don't We Use The Word "Ahoy" More?
Posted on 9/2/17 at 5:37 am
Posted on 9/2/17 at 5:37 am
quote:
a call used to greet someone or draw attention to something from a distance. "ahoy there!"
It just seems a little more upbeat and cheerful than "Yo," or "Hey."
Posted on 9/2/17 at 5:39 am to Carville
Because we are not British sailors.
Posted on 9/2/17 at 5:41 am to Carville
I still yell "land ho!" when I see your mom.
Posted on 9/2/17 at 5:43 am to Carville
I'll try to use to it today while tailgating
I'll let you know the responses I get
I'll let you know the responses I get
This post was edited on 9/2/17 at 5:44 am
Posted on 9/2/17 at 5:46 am to dbeck
quote:
I still yell "land ho!" when I see your mom.
Wow, that is extremely clever for an inbred. Congrats!
Posted on 9/2/17 at 5:48 am to Carville
I say "chips ahoy" when I'm hungry.
Posted on 9/2/17 at 5:55 am to Carville
This thread is gay
And by gay, i mean happy, the way the word is supposed to be used
And by gay, i mean happy, the way the word is supposed to be used
Posted on 9/2/17 at 5:57 am to Carville
I use it all the time, but admittedly do part-time pirate stuff
Posted on 9/2/17 at 6:00 am to ksayetiger
Well, with the Southern Decadence Festival this weekend, it's such a joyous time for most of the OT.
Posted on 9/2/17 at 6:02 am to mofungoo
quote:
Because we are not British sailors.
Speak for yourself landlubber
Posted on 9/2/17 at 6:21 am to Carville
Work in some "little buddy"s or "skipper"s and you'll be Gillian's island.
Posted on 9/2/17 at 6:27 am to Carville
First thought when I saw this thread:


Posted on 9/2/17 at 6:48 am to Carville
Americans dont call people matey either.
"Ahoy matey."
"Aargh".
"Ahoy matey."
"Aargh".
Posted on 9/2/17 at 6:48 am to dbeck
quote:
I still yell "land ho!" when I see your mom.
splendid!
Posted on 9/2/17 at 6:49 am to aVatiger
The dread pirate Roberts, an accountant by day, reduced to part time piracy.
Posted on 9/2/17 at 8:34 am to Carville
I use it every time my wife asks what type of cookies I want her to buy.
Posted on 9/2/17 at 8:38 am to Carville
I knew a black girl named Eureka once
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