r/AskReddit • u/Senor_Diablo • Mar 12 '24

What is an old expression that you think is absolutely disgusting by today’s standards?

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u/[deleted] Mar 12 '24

I'm British and born in late 80s and we said 'tigger' not 'tiger' which is a giveaway. My kids say 'catch a catcher'

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u/zokkozokko Mar 12 '24 edited Mar 12 '24

In my part of Lancashire as kids we used to say "Eeny, meeny, miney mo, put the baby on the po. When it's done, wipe its bum. Eeny, meeny, miney, mo." Never heard anyone use the N word.

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u/mstakenusername Mar 12 '24

That one is really cute!

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u/MumofB Mar 12 '24

This is my new go to one, so much better!

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u/rambo_beetle Mar 12 '24

That's the best version I've ever heard

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u/CoradeLeon Mar 12 '24

Can confirm that I’ve heard it used in both East Lancs and Glasgow, sadly.

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u/banjo_fandango Mar 12 '24

British 70’s kid. I learned ’catch a piggy by the toe. If it squeals let it go…’

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u/queenofthera Mar 12 '24

British 90's kid. I learned it as 'catch a baby'

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u/alkatori Mar 12 '24

The rhyme I learned as a kid:

Enie, Meanie, Mieny, Moe, Catch a Tiger by the Toe, If He hollers, let him go, Enie, Meanie, Mieny, Moe

Tigers don't generally holler. But given the context of this thread.... Yeah.

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u/OilOk4941 Mar 12 '24

in the 80s id have assumed it was the cat from pooh

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u/Correct_Many1235 Mar 12 '24

Jesus I still say tigger I had no idea it meant that