Skiddy Nipper
Feb 25, 2023

There was a time when the word "pussy" referred to a cute little animal called "Felis Catus"

My mother - who had a soft spot for these creatures - was naively never aware of the more common usage. This occasionally gave rise to embarrassing social encounters.

We also were taught the rhyme

"I love little pussy,

Her coat is so warm ... "

The film certainly isn't subtle (but what Bond film ever was?) At one point the eponymous heroine lines up with her Red Team who are all dressed like this ...

http://glitterchildren.com/tpc/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Octopussy_08.jpg

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Skiddy Nipper
Skiddy Nipper

Written by Skiddy Nipper

Slippery, immature, a bit of a crustacean, and dangerous to know.

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