cagey
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Every now and again the phrase ‘mornington crescent pops up on here, although I’ve been a member here almost since the off I have no idea what it means, please explain
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keith
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keith
What is Mornington Crescent
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whaup
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It's a running joke from the radio four comedy programme "I'm sorry I haven't a clue".
You should tune in and listen, it's funny and the rules will soon become clear.
You should tune in and listen, it's funny and the rules will soon become clear.
mjcoon
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The connection is that there was a recording studio near the tube station of that name, and the unfathomable (boating connection?) rules of the game are as fluid as the ocean. A bit like when Tony Hancock would be drawn into playing some game against Bill Kerr which he could never win because the rules would be adjusted against him...
TC Tuckton
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Alternatively, look at Tube maps and consider the location of the eponymous Northern Line station on Beck's map and a more realistic map.
northwind
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Are you sure...
dolabriform
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It's a bit like the spoon, don't try to bend the spoon, that's impossible, When you realise there is no spoon all will become clear
jdc
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Best ask Samantha for an explanation.
Kelpie
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Alternately, the ever rippling Sven.
dgadee
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I lived in Mornington Crescent for a few months. Never saw any boats there.
Juan Twothree
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Or Lionel Blair.
Does anyone else remember the occasion when he managed to pull off Twelve Angry Men in under two minutes?
DJE
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It's a bit like Finchley Central.
Neeves
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Like many threads - completely incomprehensible to those of us from the nether regions.
Jonathan
Jonathan
MoodySabre
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Samantha finds it hard.
Newboy6458
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And here’s hoping Mrs Trellis isn’t a forumite.
Charlie Boy
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A good (strong) point
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Dipper
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As mentioned, it’s a game on the BBC radio show 'I'm sorry I haven't a clue'. The rules are complex but those in the know, know and those not in the know don’t know. Those that don’t know want those that know to tell them but that’s a no no.
It's also a London underground station which is a bit easier to understand.
It's also a London underground station which is a bit easier to understand.
Frogmogman
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This is the sailing connection. Samantha is really first class on the sheets.
rotrax
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I thought she LIKED it to be hard..............................
