Time to Swab the Decks!
Posted Nov 5, 2015, 10:21 PM UTC
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Little insider information from the British regional journalism scene; to "beat off" is never an accidental joke. Journalists virtually ration out the potential "beat off"headlines.
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To out-compete, to fend off.
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Reminds me of this headline.
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He's pretty cute too :p
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He is the chosen one.
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wording
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They knew what they were saying when they published this. Journalist probably jump at the chance.
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He must have some serious blisters...
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I really hope that one of them had the last name "Stains."
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Well we know which journo/sub editor combo is winning the wine and cheese hamper at the office party this christmas
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I had a mate who went Royal Navy we loved him but took the piss out of him constantly once we found out his rank was 'seamen specialist' 😝
There have been an infinite number of Seaman jokes in the military. Especially if your last name is Poole, Fludd, Stains, Swallow, or Spitz.