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Red Shirts.

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Red Shirts.

Post by sequinn »

Does anyone know what the loop is for on the left sleeve of the new red polo shirts?
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not that ive seen one (i wear a shirt) but would it not be for the old style badge or the new style bike light, just a guess. :chuckle
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"Redshirt" is a term for a stock character in fiction who dies soon after being introduced. The term originated with fans of Star Trek (1966–1969), from the red shirts worn by Starfleet security officers who frequently die during episodes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redshirt_%28character%29" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Which is why I would never wear one, I'm expendable enough without that.
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I think they are popular as easier to iron or something. Prefer blue myself
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Pat Ostman wrote:I think they are popular as easier to iron or something. Prefer blue myself
Polo shirts - not my favourite style of top - too much like the Lacoste fashion from the 80s. :oops:
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TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
Polo shirts - not my favourite style of top - too much like the Lacoste fashion from the 80s. :oops:
Did you prefer something slightly more flamboyant in the 80s teebs....

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DGP1 wrote:Ridicule is nothing to be scared of.................. :nervous :chuckle :chuckle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1uyla9H6tA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; :wink:
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TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
DGP1 wrote:Ridicule is nothing to be scared of.................. :nervous :chuckle :chuckle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1uyla9H6tA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; :wink:
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sequinn wrote:Does anyone know what the loop is for on the left sleeve of the new red polo shirts?
I believe it's where Royal Mail recommend you thread the noose through after you've put it round your neck. I believe it's due to H & S rules. However they regret to say that you have to provide your own tree to attach the other end to.
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dont get on with the red polo shirt,nowhere to put me fags and lighter
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I know what it's for, it's where the Dom puts the chain to chain you to the starburst frame :nana
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unionjack0 wrote:dont get on with the red polo shirt,nowhere to put me fags and lighter
You obviously haven't had your revision yet because then you wouldn't have time to smoke, maybe P&L is a conspiracy by the anti smoking lobby :nervous
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