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Originally Posted by dlish
yes, do you have a postcode?
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No.
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Originally Posted by Martian
Dearest Guru, I humbly ask:
Are you as amused by LordEden's malapropism as I am? Did you even see it? Your answer suggests to the contrary, though I suppose you may have just been acting polite.
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Yes I was amused, and yes I saw it. But I ignored it directly. However, you will note a hint of irony in my response to him.
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Originally Posted by Martian
Also, did you take my ladle with the red handle? I can't seem to find it anywhere.
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Did you want me to take your ladle with the red handle? Did you look everywhere?
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Originally Posted by Martian
And finally, why is it that although I walk for miles I never actually seem to get anywhere?
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Try standing before you walk.
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Originally Posted by Martian
As you can see, I have been hoarding my queries in anticipation of your triumphant return.
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My return was neither triumphant, nor anticipatable.
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Originally Posted by jewels
Who, what and where did the "wave" begin at sports stadiums?
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"The Wave" was pioneered by Edgar M. P. Daftwager at the opening of Yankee Stadium in 1923 during the Yankees' first game at their new home. Mr. Daftwager, having built quite a thirst in the hot sun, was trying to flag down a beverage vendor. He also had bad knees and so was bobbing up and down, waving both hands in the air, as he was trying to get the attention of the boy who would sell him a drink. Since the stadium was recently opened, the service was slow, as a result of inexperienced vendors, and so Mr. Daftwager kept trying to flag someone down.
It was at this time that the Yankees were down by two runs and had a man on base. The crowd was getting a bit excitable and a few around Mr. Daftwager noticed his antics and began to mimic him, in synch, as they thought it was a great way to cheer on the batter. Further on down the stadium, others took notice, and the crowd "passed it on" and a wave ensued by freak chance. After this unintentional wave impressed and awed all in attendance, every wave thereafter was done on purpose.
What is little known today is that "The Wave" was originally known as the "Daftwager Dance."