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Why is it so?

the*scarlet*pimpernel — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 07:39:56 GMT

Why do we call the rain god Huey?

There is thunder rumbling around and big dark rain clouds and I was muttering, "send her down Huey" which is something my Mum (and her mum) used to say.

But why do we say it? Why or Who is Huey?

Re: Why is it so?

soul_art — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 07:43:58 GMT

Well, Huey's name comes from Hugh Heffners GGGrandfather, he was a very generous man and when he died he went to heaven. Unfortunately Huey also suffered from incontinence.

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ca04 — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 07:45:07 GMT

He is a sibling of Duey and Luey.

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icyfroth — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 07:47:33 GMT

Why is it so that we have to put those little stickers on fruit?

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the*scarlet*pimpernel — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 07:49:20 GMT

Icy, the stickers cover the worm holes.

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amber-eyed-girl — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 07:52:53 GMT

The little fruit stickers help me remember to buy from the growers whose fruit I liked last time 🙂

And the ones to avoid.

So good or bad, I remember the stickies.

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spotweldersfriend — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:20:30 GMT

It apparently derives from a British military saying "Send her down St David Hugh"

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ambercat16 — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:27:54 GMT

Dunno where the saying came from.....but Huey is busy doing his job here:

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poddster — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:36:18 GMT

The stickers are designed to keep the peace at home.

When hubby is sent out to get some apples he just has to read the sticker and does not take bananas or oranges home 🙂

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*crikey*mate* — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:43:00 GMT

@icyfroth wrote:
Why is it so that we have to put those little stickers on fruit?

so we know which ones the kids are singing about in that TV jingle

'My dad picks the fruit

that goes to cottees

to make the cordial

that I like best"

Great for "Show and Tell" for those kids

plus it boosts employment.

Re: Why is it so?

*crikey*mate* — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:44:17 GMT

@the*scarlet*pimpernel wrote:
Why do we call the rain god Huey?

There is thunder rumbling around and big dark rain clouds and I was muttering, "send her down Huey" which is something my Mum (and her mum) used to say.

But why do we say it? Why or Who is Huey?

LOL, I just thought that huey was the name of some famous weatherman

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freshwater-2 — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:51:41 GMT

Why are red haired men nicnamed Bluey?

I know....do you?

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ca04 — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:52:06 GMT

Just in case you don't want go through life being ignorant the spelling is really Houghie. 🙂

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*crikey*mate* — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 09:04:30 GMT

@ca04 wrote:
Just in case you don't want go through life being ignorant the spelling is really Houghie. 🙂

I embrace my ignorance with gusto and pride.

but thank you

Re: Why is it so?

ca04 — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 09:04:53 GMT

red headed Irish were called blue in reference to their being of quick temper when they were drunk as they did not need much to incite them into a Blue.

I vaguely also remember from early school days about red headed tribes that painted themselves blue and were very aggressive.

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*crikey*mate* — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 09:05:41 GMT

@freshwaterbeach wrote:

Why are red haired men nicnamed Bluey?
I know....do you?

I did read about it, but I can't rermember, I'd have to google

It's just an aussie ocker thing, isn't it? part of our vernacular?

*goes to google*

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*crikey*mate* — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 09:09:34 GMT

@freshwaterbeach wrote:

Why are red haired men nicnamed Bluey?
I know....do you?

This war reference rings a bell and makes sense?

Is that what you were thinking?

Why are Australian redheads often called 'bluey'?

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*crikey*mate* — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 09:12:42 GMT

@ca04 wrote:
red headed Irish were called blue in reference to their being of quick temper when they were drunk as they did not need much to incite them into a Blue.
I vaguely also remember from early school days about red headed tribes that painted themselves blue and were very aggressive.

huh - I just read that in the link too.

the inference being though that only red headed irishmen and all red headed irish men had short tempers and were always in "blues"

So I vote for the war one - sounds more patriotic LOL

*stands on box in park*

*sings *Advance Australia Fair*

*really loudly*

and off key*

but meh....

it's the thought that counts, right?

Re: Why is it so?

kopenhagen5 — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 09:12:54 GMT

Why is it so ?

Because it contains a glass and half of full dairy cream milk.

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lionrose.7 — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 09:13:46 GMT

I once heard a Scotsman say he spent the night Yelling for Huey when he had drunk to much 🙂

Silly me asked what it meant