We used to use that at school as 'code' for going for a, erm ... fag.Wasn't the most imaginatative code, I grant you.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob,
Wed 10 Mar 2010, 9:59,
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Also not a phrase best employed in New York.'Just nipping out for a quick fag' tends to be misconstrued.
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J Peasemould Gruntfuttock Alpha Mike Foxtrot,
Wed 10 Mar 2010, 10:51,
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