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"If a resident phones a sex worker and asks them round because they are feeling sexually frustrated..."
I've read some Dickens and Huxley, so I know "round" stands for "around" in Brit-speak, but still, could "ask them round" this be a euphemism?
Posted by: Just Some Guy | February 01, 2013 at 10:05 AM
This is the most sensible thing I've read so far today. Of course, it's early yet...
Posted by: Howard from Broward | February 01, 2013 at 10:10 AM
That is some "Ho"listic care indeed.
Posted by: markhh | February 01, 2013 at 10:10 AM
@JSG - "ask them round" = "request that they come (har!) for a visit"
Used quite frequently for repair men, etc.
Posted by: markhh | February 01, 2013 at 10:13 AM
markhh, do Brits speak of a "reach round"?
Posted by: Just Some Guy | February 01, 2013 at 10:18 AM
I've heard it used.
Disclaimer: My knowledge of Britlish comes from years of phone conferences and way too many month long visits to our offices there. If a native speaker corrects me, assume I am indeed wrong.
Posted by: markhh | February 01, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Lola - a true 2 bagger.
Posted by: EyeGore | February 01, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Lola doesn't accept appointments after 8pm. She's looking for the Early Birds.
Posted by: maryqos | February 01, 2013 at 12:04 PM
Don't ask what they do at Nursing Homes.
Posted by: Meanie the Blue | February 01, 2013 at 12:33 PM
Bravo!! I can't say that enough.
One nursing home my widowed mother was in for a short time placed husbands and wives in separate wings for fear that they might get into bed together and, maybe, try to make love.
I am horrified by the "compassion" that some people show.
Posted by: Steve | February 01, 2013 at 12:39 PM
What happens in the nursing home stays in the nursing home. Or at least it should!
Thanks Sun. Now I need brain bleach.
Posted by: Elon | February 01, 2013 at 01:07 PM
That second item is too vague for me.
Posted by: OldPhil | February 01, 2013 at 03:53 PM
Vaguely related misspelled headline.
Posted by: Ralph | February 01, 2013 at 07:23 PM
I'll bet the National Health hires some quality strippers too... like ex Russian Olympic weight lifters.
Posted by: Clankie | February 01, 2013 at 08:27 PM
She "was turned on to the idea..."?
News quote of the week right there!
Posted by: PirateBoy | February 01, 2013 at 11:02 PM
I'm looking forward to it my self.
Posted by: Ken_in_SC (@Ken_in_SC) | February 04, 2013 at 09:44 PM