Quote from: Bloodaxe on 05 April 2015, 03:51:10 PM
Ok. By the way....whats a plonker?  We dont hear that in the States.

Plonker is a term made popular by the UK TV programme "Only Fools And Horses" and is used to describe a stupid or incompetent person. The main character, Del Boy, often refers to his brother as,"Rodney! You plonker!" It is often a term of exasperation or even affection depending on circumstances.

Quote from: Bloodaxe on 05 April 2015, 03:51:10 PM
Ok. By the way....whats a plonker?  We dont hear that in the States.

Oh I need him don't I?

A plonker is an idiot.  Made famous in a Brit sitcom (Only Fools and Horses).

Matron (aka Techno) was suggesting it would be my new nickname.  Just ignore her though; she's just cranky because she's in pain most of the time and also can't use the preview button.

It's a derogatory term, somewhere better than a whazzock, above pillock, worse than berk.

Usually applied to someone of purportedly low intelligence.
Often associated with 'Rodney, you plonker!'
http://youtu.be/4jc9nAsd6pA

Berk is dreadful! 

Anyone actually looked up berks's etymology? 

Is it in the peerage?

Quote from: Fenton on 05 April 2015, 04:15:40 PM
Is it in the peerage?

There are many berks in the peerage. 

Quote from: getagrip on 05 April 2015, 04:13:26 PM
Berk is dreadful! 

Anyone actually looked up berks's etymology? 

Wow!
I stand corrected.
I just thought it was a derogatory term for anyone from Berkshire and/or an idiot!
Sorry. 

Quote from: mad lemmey on 05 April 2015, 04:18:59 PM
Wow!
I stand corrected.
I just thought it was a derogatory term for anyone from Berkshire and/or an idiot!
Sorry. 

Very few people know that,  I did enjoy telling my mum about it too. 

Now now ladies.  Don't scare the colonials away. 

I think he's already sussed what it's like here !
Cheers - Phil

Quote from: Techno on 05 April 2015, 07:34:58 PM
I think he's already sussed what it's like here !
Cheers - Phil

And he's still here!

Quote from: getagrip on 05 April 2015, 03:58:23 PM
Oh I need him don't I?

A plonker is an idiot.  Made famous in a Brit sitcom (Only Fools and Horses).

Matron (aka Techno) was suggesting it would be my new nickname.  Just ignore her though; she's just cranky because she's in pain most of the time and also can't use the preview button.

Plonker is not a compliment then.     Matron doesnt sound like one either. 

 

You're catching on.

Quote from: getagrip on 05 April 2015, 08:14:41 PM


You're catching on.

Another small step to returning the colonies to her gracious Majesty - make 'em realise what they've been missing out on 

Ah! Very often you'll find the British use apparently friendly words in hostile situations. "Do you want to come outside, mate?" is not an invitation to view some astronomical feature, but more to settle a disagreement by robust means. "See you, pal" from a Glaswegian is oft the precursor to some energetic discussion.

Similarly "You plonker" would be said to someone who has done something silly or foolish, but it is a mild rebuke, without heat or rancour. Often on nights out, friends will call friends with a cry of "Terry, you w***ker!" This usually indicates some excitement or anticipation in the meeting, as well as being usually an accurate description of Terry's solitary habits.

"Matron" is my fault. I did, in an earlier post, suggest that Techno in his role of moderator acted as a wise and benevolent guide to the forum, allowing us our rambunctious playing, but gently shepherding us away from serious confrontation and conflict. It was a throw away remark which seems to have stuck, perhaps because of the rightness of it.

Perhaps though, it was because I also suggested that he dresses as a senior nurse for at least part of the week.  

I should point out that I have no evidence for the accusation.