Germans are occasionally referred to as "Jerry", this is a slightly offensive term with war time connotations - during WW1 and WW2 the word was more commonplace and even left its mark in the jerrycan, a popular piece of wartime equipment used sold the Germans.
The word is said to either be used simply because it sounds like German or perhaps has something to do with them having worn helmets that resembled chamber pots (also known as a jerry), during WW1. Some chamber pots had images of the Kaiser on the inside, so that the person going to the toilet could get added satisfaction, today are they extremely collectable.
Saturday, 20 March 2010
Taking the Mickey/Mick/Michael
Taking the Mick/Mickey or Michael is a slang term in the UK used for teasing or joking.
e.g. John's just won the lottery! Are you taking the Mick?
Extracting the Mick/Mickey or Michael is also a common combination.
The story of its origin is said to have started in the 1930s when the phrase "Taking the piss" came about, this means to tease, some years later people began saying "Taking the Mickey" which originates from the cockney rhyming slang "Taking the Mickey Bliss".
It gets even better though because the Mick also stands for "to micturate" which means to urinate.
e.g. John's just won the lottery! Are you taking the Mick?
Extracting the Mick/Mickey or Michael is also a common combination.
The story of its origin is said to have started in the 1930s when the phrase "Taking the piss" came about, this means to tease, some years later people began saying "Taking the Mickey" which originates from the cockney rhyming slang "Taking the Mickey Bliss".
It gets even better though because the Mick also stands for "to micturate" which means to urinate.
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