You couldn’t make it up

[raleighnut]

There's pubs in and around leicester called 'The Foxhunter', 'The Black Boy' (now closed) and 'The Shoulder of Mutton'

 

[Profpointy]

There's pubs in and around leicester called 'The Foxhunter', 'The Black Boy' (now closed) and 'The Shoulder of Mutton'

In Bristol there was a rather good pub called the Black Boy, situated on Blackboy Hill, which is itself a continuation of Whiteladies Road. I seem to remember a story that the latter historically referred to ladies of negotiable affections, though it's mainly posh sofa shops and wine bars these days. Sadly the pub seems to have closed and the building turned into bedsits

 

[Drago]

In Bristol there was a rather good pub called the Black Boy, situated on Blackboy Hill, which is itself a continuation of Whiteladies Road. I seem to remember a story that the latter historically referred to ladies of negotiable affections, though it's mainly posh sofa shops and wine bars these days. Sadly it seems to have closed and the building turned into bedsits

That's the one just off Dirty Slapper Avenue, a few yards from the junction with Man Whore Grove?

 

[Andy in Germany]

That's the one just off Dirty Slapper Avenue, a few yards from the junction with Man Whore Grove?

Clearly you are familiar with the district.

 

[Profpointy]

Clearly you are familiar with the district.

in a professional capacity?

 

[Andy in Germany]

Is that where they play the game "Möhringen Pheasant"

Now you've done it: I went to listen to a couple of games of "Mornington Crescent" and Beautiful Daughter just asked me to explain the game...

 

[steveindenmark]

I am going to Sue the next person who calls me a sly old fox.

And please stop referring to Montgomery as the "Desert Fox".

 

[First Aspect]

I realise this may be locked in short order but really?! The world is going mad

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5mym9l1e5o

It is a simple task of changing the pub name to "the sly fox" and then no one will be offended.

 

[Dogtrousers]

There are pubs closing all over the country.

 

[Gwylan]

Has anybody asked them if they like being called sly? It’s a bit patronising to assume they don’t care.

What like overbearing English, tight Scots, thick Irish and perverted Welsh?

I understand most foxes can't read so it's us just stereotyping them.
Like the french making jokes about Les rosbifs.

 

[Gwylan]

I'm all for animal rights and absolutely hate fox hunting and all forms of hunting for sadistic 'pleasure', but I can't see anything derogatory in calling foxes sly. 🤔 🧐

Can't discuss elephants' weight either.

 

[Gwylan]

My local used to be The Leg of Mutton.
That must piss them right off.

Only the 3 legged ones

 

[Gwylan]

for some reason that reminds me of the kerfuffle about golliwogs on marmalade

Ny reply would get me banned for life.

 

[Drago]

Not seen Stevieindenmark for a while. Where is the sly old fox?

 

[Gwylan]

Now you've done it: I went to listen to a couple of games of "Mornington Crescent" and Beautiful Daughter just asked me to explain the game...

Oh dear
I once tried to explain 5 day test cricket to an American colleague as we motored around England. Fitting in customer visits.