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jamesmwhelan | 16:05 Sun 02nd Nov 2003 | Phrases & Sayings
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Where does the phrase '..it's gone Pete Tonge' come from. I know it must be something to do with the DJ and my understanding is that Pete Tonge means Pretty Terrible. Is this correct?
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It's just a bit of new age ryhming slang..Pete Tong (no "e" btw) = Wrong.
16:21 Sun 02nd Nov 2003
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It's mockney rhyming slang for wrong, and you have the likes of the fat tongued Jamie Oliver to thank for it. A stark sign that culture these days seems to have gone a bit Pete Tong.
16:24 Sun 02nd Nov 2003
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There used to be a 'popney' rhyming slang site - eg "I'm going to George Michael (cycle) down to the Fatboy Slim (gym) ..." and so on. My favourite was Kylie Minogues - brogues, as in "I've got a smart date and I can't find me Kylies!"
23:56 Sun 02nd Nov 2003
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Jamie Oliver is NOT responsible for this bit of rhyming slang, which was in use several years before the Naked Chef rose to fame.
10:26 Thu 06th Nov 2003

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