Smoke me a kipper?

[davec]

Smoke me a kipper -- I'll be back for breakfast.

So, does SMAK generally mean 'later', as in 'Ill do that later', or 'not now' (American 'I'll take a rain check'), or 'see you later'?

[Rob8]

I would say given it use in red dwarf, it would mean, "I am off now, but i am so confident of my return, you can smoke me a kipper, I will be back for breakfast. "

otherwise, not really heard it in general use expect as a homage to the red dwarf use.

[SepticTone]

Never heard Smoke me a kipper before, davec. But if it's been used in 'Red Dwarf', then it's probably down to the inventive imagination of the writer of the series rather than true vernacular. Another fictitious word often used in Red Dwarf is 'Smeg!' or 'Smeghead', again, entirely fictitious invective dreamed up by the writers, as it's funny & sounds vaguely dirty. Derived from smegma, which few of the show's viewers will have ever heard of, of course.

[davec]

Actually, I've seen both 'SMAK' and "smeggin' " used repeatedly on a couple of the astrophotography forums I cruise, but didn't think to follow up on them at the time. Then again, the show was discussed at some length in the forums' 'Bar' sections, so maybe these folk tend to be big fans.

I suppose my asking now pegs me as some kind of anorak. Arse!

[SepticTone]

No, dave, it was the 'astrophotography' that pegged you as an anorak, as did the 'Father Ted' reference. Feck!

[davec]

Um, yeah, guess you're right there. Cack!

Who's Father Ted? What reference?

[Kate]

Being rather acquainted with the species of people known as "rabid sci-fi fans"...it's not at all uncommon for them to adapt phrases from their favorite shows. One subject I know has been exposed to too much "Star Trek: The Next Generation," and instead of merely giving her consent, will state, "Make it so!" Another subject will tell people "Live long and prosper." Another has taken to cursing with "Frell!" (from "Farscape") instead of...well, you can fill it in.

(I shan't tell you which one I am)

[davec]

I used to go to science fiction conventions, back when it was all based in printed fiction like Larry Niven and Arthur C. Clarke. Never got into the media based stuff, except Babylon 5 just because it was great storytelling. Yeah, some of those folk can let it take over their lives just a bit... The two competing philosophies were 'FIAWOL' - Fandom Is A Way Of Life, and 'FIJAGH' - Fandom Is Just a Goddam Hobby. I was in the latter camp. It provided a network of friends that got me out of Elkhart, Indiana, for which I am eternally grateful.

Looked up Father Ted. I can see why public television here in the Benighted NeoCalvinist Empire never picked it up, sticking with the most tepid Auntie Beeb stuff instead. Shite!

Anybody wanna go in with me on a bulk order of Ultram??

[SepticTone]

Sorry, dave, I assumed you knew about 'Father Ted', which is being repeated here on Sundays (LOL) right now & is just as funny.

Unless you've seen Father Jack in his blood & vomit stained priest outfit in his filthy chair, drunk as a skunk on vodka & Castrol GTX, shouting " Feck, Arse, Drink, Girls!" while accidentally trying to bugger Bishop Brennan you haven't lived.

But I guess it's a bit strong for the US & would be attacked by the censorious Right, & Fox News would have a field day. Nobody bats an eyelid here. It's funny as feck, honest.

God knows what the Americans'd make of "Little Britain", then.

I'll take a raincheck on the Ultram, thanks, as my hydraulics are working just fine atm.

[davec]

"Little Britain in America" episodes are available on DVD here at our video store. Don't know how they compare to the homegrown thing. During my vacation break, I may see if I can watch Little Britain and Father Ted online.

I suppose some of this stuff is available on satellite or cable, but I don't watch enough TV to bother with either. Eight years of Texas Pillock government have left broadcast television as restrictive as it was in the 50's. Once in a while, you can catch a Monty Python actor saying "bugger!" (on very late at night), but otherwise, the censors are watching. Oh well, public television here now sports Motor Week, basketball, and weekdays full of cooking shows. Dumbdown politics has left its mark, and Obarmy's administration has done nothing to put it back to rights. Guess they're busy with the economy and two wars, then, right?