The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 10, Issue 10 (January 1, 1936)
Different Clan
Different Clan.
The foreman looked the applicant for work up and down.
“Are you a mechanic?” he asked.
“No, sorr,” was the answer. “Oi'm a McCarthy.”
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Tabloid Language.
The following conversation is reported to have been overheard between a diner and a waiter, both Italians:—
Diner: F.U.N.E.X.?
Waiter: S.V.F.X.
Diner: F.U.N.E.M.?
Waiter: S.V.F.M.
Diner: I'll F.M.N.X. please. The waiter served him with ham and eggs.
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