Wrong Door Mi Duck !!!! by phil_howcroft

Wrong Door Mi Duck !!!!

Two youngsters doing some retail therapy in Nottingham, entering the store through the "exit"

You can hear someone shouting "Wrong Door Mi Duck" ...the mi duck bit being 'my duck' ... a term of endearment in the East Midlands ...a bit like 'dear' / 'honey' / 'bud' / 'mate' / 'matey' / 'love' / 'babes' etc. Some from the list are none pc, but it's everyday language.

You think they would notice they were going through the wrong door, especially as it's got a blue sign to highlight the fact !

I could easily see why they would go through the wrong door, quite close together, the sign highish up & they are having a good natter!!! I thought you had done a bit of SC here Phil!!!
I like these local endearments don't you?
February 26th, 2013  
Hahaa - it's like that Gary Larson cartoon about the school for the gifted!! Haven't been called duck since I last went to Nottingham!
February 26th, 2013  
@happypat thanks Pat, do they use the word 'love' up your way.....i think that's a lancashire word, but probably only used by the older generation now
February 26th, 2013  
@judithg thanks judith....nottingham is renowned for the 'duck' ..in fact sometimes the 'mi' bit is dropped ...they use it in derby and Leicester too
February 26th, 2013  
@phil_howcroft Yes 'love ' is a real Lancashire word but dying out I think, you are right only us oldies use it...not me I might add but I do like it. Probably not PC these days!
February 27th, 2013  
Great b&w
February 27th, 2013  
Glad you told me what the duck was for! I wouldn't have gotten that.
Nice b&w with only the spot of blue.
February 27th, 2013  
Eggsellent grades in the B&W and the pop of blue is just a finishing touch
February 27th, 2013  
Brilliant catch Phil! When I was a uni in Sheffield I noticed how everyone was called 'love' in a non-patronising way (unlike today when it only seems to be used for oldies) - I really liked it then!
February 27th, 2013  
Lovely touch of selective colour Phil! I'm afraid I gnash my teeth when i'm called love or dear!!so patronising down here!!!Thats a fantastic shot, and love the b&w!
February 27th, 2013  
Great capture Phil - perfect timing. I love different terms of endearment, the only one I dislike is Bro, or Bruv, you might not get that round your way?
February 27th, 2013  
obviously deep in conversation! fabulous candid image and words and processing
February 27th, 2013  
Wonderful lines and neat reflection of the chap, I bet they just homed in on the door and were then oblivious!
February 27th, 2013  
great street shot - super composition...did you hang about to see if they ended up having to come out again as they couldn't get through?
February 27th, 2013  
Sue
Oh, love that 'mi duck' .... great shot!
February 28th, 2013  
Love the monotone with one burst of blue. When I was first starting out as a teacher, there was a memoir written by an inner city teacher titled, "Up the Down Staircase" Some people just naturally like to be contrary!
March 3rd, 2013  
I think "oblivious" is a word that applies more and more, sadly. Nice street shot, Phil!
March 3rd, 2013  
Thanks everyone for your continued support and gr8 comments ...been a busy week ..so a group reply @doyouseewhatisee @allie912 @redpants @sparkle @ruthmouch @jenrobcarr @tashy @fannyb @tishpics @swilde @cdonohoue @kerristephens
March 3rd, 2013  
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