Why do scaldies say “the darts” or “the golf”

completedit · 17-06-2019 01:23AM #1

Litch every scaldy refers to watch the aforementioned games in such a way, the snooker, the football. Every time.

Franz Von Peppercorn II · 17-06-2019 01:27AM

If we knew what scaldies were. Is there another term. Perhaps?

Hoboo · 17-06-2019 01:28AM

Because they're being specific about a certain golf or darts tournament that's on tv at the time?

Otherwise they could be watching darts in the local pub or golf at their local course. In the dark.

Everyone says 'the'.

kneemos · 17-06-2019 01:48AM

Franz Von Peppercorn II wrote: »

If we knew what scaldies were. Is there another term. Perhaps?

It's ironic.

Timberrrrrrrr · 17-06-2019 01:50AM

completedit wrote: »

Litch every scaldy refers to watch the aforementioned games in such a way, the snooker, the football. Every time.

Is this a new phrase cos honestly, i just can't keep up!

17-06-2019 07:28AM

Only one that gets me riled up is the Christmas. ''Are yiz doin' anything nice for the Christmas?''.

Force Carrier · 17-06-2019 07:31AM

Ah jaysus. Do you be watching the auld the darts?

17-06-2019 07:31AM

I'm a university educated upper middle class professional and I refer to "the golf", or "the darts" the latter which I particularly enjoy watching during "the Christmas"

AndyBoBandy · 17-06-2019 07:32AM

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

I'm a university educated upper middle class professional and I refer to "the golf", or "the darts" the latter which I particularly enjoy watching during "the Christmas"

I, like you, must also qualify as a ‘Scaldie’ then.

Good day to you sir. Happy Scalding

OMM 0000 · 17-06-2019 07:36AM

do you hav the virus

Colonel Claptrap · 17-06-2019 07:37AM

completedit wrote: »

Litch every scaldy refers to watch the aforementioned games in such a way, the snooker, the football. Every time.

Why do letting on upper middle class people say 'aforementioned'?

Bob Harris · 17-06-2019 07:37AM

completedit wrote: »

Litch every scaldy refers to watch the aforementioned games in such a way, the snooker, the football. Every time.

Have an aul look on the google there and look up 'the definite article'.

McMurphy · 17-06-2019 07:48AM

Franz Von Peppercorn II wrote: »

If we knew what scaldies were. Is there another term. Perhaps?

Where I'm from, a scaldy is a young chick, not exclusive to anyone breed of bird.

Chick in question must not have developed too much of a plumage to be considered a scaldy though.

theteal · 17-06-2019 08:02AM

My youngest brother pulled a boiling teapot on himself as an infant. Does he qualify for this group?

17-06-2019 08:17AM

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Where I'm from, a scaldy is a young chick, not exclusive to anyone breed of bird.

Chick in question must not have developed too much of a plumage to be considered a scaldy though.

Where I am from it is simply a scanger...

17-06-2019 08:22AM

theteal wrote: »

My youngest brother pulled a boiling teapot on himself as an infant. Does he qualify for this group?

Was it "the" teapot?

McCrack · 17-06-2019 08:25AM

My understanding of scaldy is someone that's mean or tight with money

Sky King · 17-06-2019 08:30AM

Omackeral wrote: »

Only one that gets me riled up is the Christmas. ''Are yiz doin' anything nice for the Christmas?''.

January then: "How did you get over the Christmas?"

I literally don't understand how to respond to this question.

johnmcdnl · 17-06-2019 08:35AM

Were you watching the William Hill World Darts Championship last night?
Seems a bit verbose considering that you could say 'the darts' and not have any confusion in pretty much any conversation.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the should provide good context of why the word 'the' is appropriate.

AndyBoBandy · 17-06-2019 08:50AM

2 weeks ago if someone asked if you watched football over the weekend, you could say yes, but you could be alluding to watching your son playing his under 12's game away against Cherry Orchard. If someone asked if you watched 'The' Football, you could take a presumption that they were talking specifically about the Champions League Final.

When someone adds The to the sport in question, they would be in almost all circumstances be referring to the recent big event in the particular sport in question.

The Golf - would refer to the U.S. Open that took place this last few days
The Tennis - would refer to the recent French Open (Will you watch The Tennis - the upcoming Wimbledon championship)
The Football - would refer to the recent big game, or a specific big tournament, or a specific round of fixtures in the big competition (presumably the Premier League).

The only one that would cause confusion would be The GAA, as it could literally mean any game of GAA played over the last few days from the All Ireland Final to the under 11's challenge match against the local Tesco workers union.

https://www.facebook.com/304283656413077/posts/1306735182834581?s=882590180&v=e&sfns=mo

McMurphy · 17-06-2019 08:59AM

Fieldog wrote: »

Where I am from it is simply a scanger...

We just call scangers - scangers.

looksee · 17-06-2019 09:00AM

Sky King wrote: »

January then: "How did you get over the Christmas?"

I literally don't understand how to respond to this question.

The standard answer is 'Ah, sure, grand. Quiet, you know.'

Neon_Lights · 17-06-2019 09:14AM

I don't know about you but I say the hoorling

topper75 · 17-06-2019 09:36AM

'twas fierce good over the weekend, the hurling, unless you are from Galway or Clare.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 17-06-2019 09:59AM

Franz Von Peppercorn II wrote: »

If we knew what scaldies were. Is there another term. Perhaps?

Urban Dictionary is your friend.
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Scaldie

An older woman who dresses like a teenage slut and makes advances at younger men

That scaldie aul one is giving me the eye

Not that that sheds any light on the subject...

Sonny noggs · 17-06-2019 10:00AM

Will you watch the Grand Prix this weekend, OP?

B_ecke_r · 17-06-2019 10:01AM

"litch" though.

Feisar · 17-06-2019 10:08AM

I think the OP means scallies.

17-06-2019 10:15AM

I thought h meant Scalders, ie people from Enniscorthy

IAMAMORON · 17-06-2019 10:22AM

completedit wrote: »

Litch every scaldy refers to watch the aforementioned games in such a way, the snooker, the football. Every time.

The moral of the story is , don't try to type in a taxi, no matter how sober you think you are. That's " The Drink " for ya.

Fuggin scaldy head on ye.

Outlaw Pete · 17-06-2019 10:54AM

"Do you own the darts that were under the passenger seat in the Golf?"

Nowt wrong with that.

Why do scaldies say “the darts” or “the golf”

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