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Subject: 
Re: 3 Words For Christmas
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun
Date: 
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 17:11:07 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> The UK chain Marks and Spencer is running a TV advertisement right now which
> asks the viewer which three words sum up Christmas for them (the ad
> concludes that the viewers’ three words should be "Marks and Spencer").
> 
> We had a bit of fun with this last night. Some suggests included:
> 
> killer visa bill
> beer and food
> TV and food
> me me me
> time to reflect
> meet with family
> big family arguments
> etc
> 
> As it is less than a week to go until the big day, I thought I would ask
> here what everyone’s 3 words would be?
> 
> If you have a fun point to make, reply to lugnet.off-topic.fun. It you have
> a serious point direct it to lugnet.off-topic.debate.
> 
> Naturally, non-Christmas types are very welcome to offer non-Christmas • answers!
> 
> Scott A

more dessert, please
more eggnog, please
fortifying said eggnog
five pounds gained
prepare to diet!
prepare to shop!
after Christmas sales
visits to in-laws
off to Grandma's
continuing family rituals
waiting for Santa
finally relenting-- PS2
chocolate foil coins
not more underwear!
more LEGO-- yes!
reading Polar Express
Jolly Christmas Postman
packages from Maine
tangled Christmas lights

And three Christmas wishes:

freedom of speech
freedom from subjugation
freedom to associate with valued friends

Maggie C. (whose initials are also short for Merry Christmas!)



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  3 Words For Christmas
 
The UK chain Marks and Spencer is running a TV advertisement right now which asks the viewer which three words sum up Christmas for them (the ad concludes that the viewers’ three words should be "Marks and Spencer"). We had a bit of fun with this (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun)

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