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To: jcholewa who wrote (61840)11/2/2001 4:15:31 PM
From: wanna_bmwRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 275872
 
JC, Re: "BTW, what precisely is a "tinky winky"? Dictionary.com appears to have entries for neither "tinky" nor "winky"."

It's a character from the Telletubbies show, and I believe it's the controversial purple one that carries a purse. You know, he was in the news because some parent was concerned about having their male child watch a show that the parent considered as promoting homo-sexuality?

Win obviously knows where his insult is coming from, but I refuse to press charges. If he is bothering anyone in the forum, feel free to PM Mani. But I take satisfaction in knowing how others perceive him, now that he shows where his level of maturity is.

wanna_bmw



To: jcholewa who wrote (61840)11/2/2001 4:23:20 PM
From: PetzRespond to of 275872
 
In English, Tinky Winky sounds
1. mindless
2. picky and defensive
3. feminine
but I have no clue where the name came from.

Suffice it to say, it is name-calling so is not allowed on this thread.
EDIT - never watched Teletubbies, but it fits my mental image.

Petz