History of 'POM'??
Mar 10th 2005, 1:48 pm
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History of 'POM'??
Does anyone know where the term POM came from??
I was told once that it went back to the convict days - namley Prisoner Of Majesty (POM)
Any thoughts anyone?
I was told once that it went back to the convict days - namley Prisoner Of Majesty (POM)
Any thoughts anyone?
Mar 10th 2005, 1:52 pm
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Re: History of 'POM'??
Originally Posted by wargod
Does anyone know where the term POM came from??
I was told once that it went back to the convict days - namley Prisoner Of Majesty (POM)
Any thoughts anyone?
I was told once that it went back to the convict days - namley Prisoner Of Majesty (POM)
Any thoughts anyone?
Mar 10th 2005, 1:54 pm
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Re: History of 'POM'??
Originally Posted by hayleyhails
you have been reliably informed it comes from convict days and is an anacronym for Prisoners of Her majesty!! Strange to call us brits it though, logic would say it would be more fitting to call the Auzzies it!!
Mar 10th 2005, 1:57 pm
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Re: History of 'POM'??
Originally Posted by Innyjim
nothing to do with the Englieh love of Pom de terre ?
nice observation, maybe i have got it wrong, we certainly do love our potoatos!!!!
Mar 10th 2005, 2:36 pm
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Re: History of 'POM'??
Originally Posted by wargod
Does anyone know where the term POM came from??
I was told once that it went back to the convict days - namley Prisoner Of Majesty (POM)
Any thoughts anyone?
I was told once that it went back to the convict days - namley Prisoner Of Majesty (POM)
Any thoughts anyone?
Mar 10th 2005, 2:43 pm
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Re: History of 'POM'??
Someone told us it was "people of means".
But here's another definition:
"Pom," Australian slang for a British immigrant, is short for "pomegranate," which (sort of) rhymes with "Jimmy Grant," which in turn began as a playful rhyme with "immigrant."
Strange Logic!
But here's another definition:
"Pom," Australian slang for a British immigrant, is short for "pomegranate," which (sort of) rhymes with "Jimmy Grant," which in turn began as a playful rhyme with "immigrant."
Strange Logic!
Mar 10th 2005, 2:55 pm
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Re: History of 'POM'??
As said above, the original POM was for the convicts... "Prisoners Of his Majesty". I`ve also heard POME (Pommie): "Prisoner of Mother England".
As an Aussie, I think that since there are no more convicts, that the reason English people are called Pom`s is because they are the Prisoners of Mother England now... `cos that`s what you are, even after you escape to Aus.
As an Aussie, I think that since there are no more convicts, that the reason English people are called Pom`s is because they are the Prisoners of Mother England now... `cos that`s what you are, even after you escape to Aus.
Mar 10th 2005, 3:01 pm
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Re: History of 'POM'??
Originally Posted by molloymj
Someone told us it was "people of means".
But here's another definition:
"Pom," Australian slang for a British immigrant, is short for "pomegranate," which (sort of) rhymes with "Jimmy Grant," which in turn began as a playful rhyme with "immigrant."
Strange Logic!
But here's another definition:
"Pom," Australian slang for a British immigrant, is short for "pomegranate," which (sort of) rhymes with "Jimmy Grant," which in turn began as a playful rhyme with "immigrant."
Strange Logic!
http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-pom1.htm
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Article771.html
Bottom line looks to be that no one really knows...
Gav
Mar 10th 2005, 4:27 pm
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Re: History of 'POM'??
Originally Posted by hayleyhails
you have been reliably informed it comes from convict days and is an anacronym for Prisoners of Her majesty!! Strange to call us brits it though, logic would say it would be more fitting to call the Auzzies it!!
Haleyhails - i double dog dare you to try it !!
Mar 10th 2005, 4:36 pm
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Re: History of 'POM'??
Originally Posted by wargod
Cheers all,
Haleyhails - i double dog dare you to try it !!
Haleyhails - i double dog dare you to try it !!
it was a mere observation and i wouldn't wish to offend. I've seen the arguments/debates generated here and i don't think it would be wise to indulge, you may do so on my behalf if you REALLY want to!!!!!
Mar 11th 2005, 12:16 am
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Re: History of 'POM'??
Originally Posted by molloymj
"Pom," Australian slang for a British immigrant,
Jeremy
Mar 11th 2005, 1:01 am
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Re: History of 'POM'??
Originally Posted by JAJ
It's not generally applied to Scottish, Welsh or Northern Irish immigrants.
Jeremy
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We've never once been called Poms in 2 years of living here, & any Aussie I've asked about it, always say that it only ever applies to the English.
Mar 11th 2005, 1:48 am
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Re: History of 'POM'??
Originally Posted by JAJ
It's not generally applied to Scottish, Welsh or Northern Irish immigrants.
Jeremy
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Mar 11th 2005, 1:59 am
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Re: History of 'POM'??
Originally Posted by gogdownunder
Only as an insult!!
