Maybe you should go to the Ministry of Silly Walks and complain ;-)


>I haven't seen Monty Python in quite awhile. That is about as silly as you can get though :o)
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>>>To taunt, ridicule, or tease, especially for embarrassing mistakes or faults. See synonyms at ridicule.
>>>n.
>>>1. The act or an instance of twitting.
>>>2. A reproach, gibe, or taunt.
>>>3. Slang. A Silly, foolishly annoying person
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>>>The definition I've know all my life is 'a silly and annoying person.' It's not very common nowadays though. It was never used in a derogatory manner though - it was used more in jest - a silly word, not a mean one. I think it loses the humour (it's really a silly term) in translation to other cultures and languages.
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>>I think you're right. Ever see Monty Pythons 'Upper-class Twit of the year' skit?