Talk:Taking the piss
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[edit] Dictdef
As it stands, this is a dictionary definition. It needs to be expanded into an encyclopedia article (use of these terms in culture etc etc). --kingboyk 00:53, 5 March 2006 (UTC)
- If it is clearly stated in the article that 'taking the mickey' is derived from 'taking the piss' why does the taking the piss link get redirected and not vice versa?
[edit] Ships taking the piss
I heard from someone that taking the piss came back in the times of ship trade. Rather than trade some luxurious items in the ship they'd transport piss and maybe crap out to sea. When they were asked what their cargo was they'd reply with some luxurious item however they soon found out and said to them "you're taking the piss".
[edit] Who or what is "mickey bliss"?
the subject. 68.123.141.33 18:04, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] taking the piss - gunpowder
The TV show "balderdash and piffle" decided the shipping connection was relevant with the "piss" being taken from London to the northern mill towns where it was used to soften the blankets in manufacture. I have always connected piss taking with the production of gun-powder - there must be s connection there? anyone?
Craig Battison
[edit] Article Tag
What's with the original research tag on the article? --Pavithran 04:14, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
- Only one of the numerous proposed etymologies is cited. — The Storm Surfer 15:07, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Who the hell is "mickey bliss"?
--58.105.28.25 11:18, 25 October 2007 (UTC)
