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Noodley

Noodley

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Is it just me, or does anyone else automatically think "you're guilty of something" every time they hear a cyclist use the word?

(As an aside, I had always thought it was an Italian word, but it turns out it's Spanish - who'da thought?)
 
rich p

rich p

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I assume you're referring to Pozzato being tranquillo? It is Italian too Noodles with a double 'L'.
 
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Noodley

Noodley

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Yes, I was reading the Pozzato article and when he used the word I thought "by golly, there's a chap I wouldnae trust to look after my pet hamster". I cannae think of anyone who has not be accused or found guilty of doping using it.

As for it also being an Italian word all I can say is - "Those pesky southern europeans and their similar words but with different letters added or omitted. grrrr."
 
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Noodley

Noodley

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I was thinking the latter when I started the thread, so maybe I need to changed the title to the Italian spelling?
But then I'd have to amend the OP so there was no reference to it being a Spanish word, and the subsequent replies would look really daft....best leave it be.
 
rich p

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Noodley said:
I was thinking the latter when I started the thread, so maybe I need to changed the title to the Italian spelling?
But then I'd have to amend the OP so there was no reference to it being a Spanish word, and the subsequent replies would look really daft....best leave it be.
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Probably not worth the effort, though full marks for thinking it through. Definitely showing more iniiative this school year Noodles. Keep up the good work.
 
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