Posted by Humpty Dumpty on 11/17/90 11:48

>>
>> You people make me laugh!, what is a boom box? and what is a "wife
>> beater" t-shirt? I'm afraid I dont use the lower class "street"
>> lingo.
>
> The term "boom box" is not lower class "street" lingo; it's been part of
> the lexicon for nearly twenty years.

Yes it is lower class street lingo, portable audio system is the approprate
term.

>
> <http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=boom%20box>
>
> "Wife beater tee shirt" is a newer term, but I'm surprised that a "real
> man" like you doesn't know what one is. It's a tee shirt that has the
> arms removed so you can show off your big manly muscles.


What is your definition of "real man"? Humans, both male and female are born
with muscles, they are a necessary part of the anatomy. Why are you offended
by muscles? Has this phobia stemmed from your childhood? Have you ever
thought about seeking psychiatric help?

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