What exactly is a trombolees to you?

[Dabralor]

You know, your lovers got no money, but he’s got his trombolees.
For me, it’s clearly a big musical instrument from the brass section. My son is convinced it’s a swishy cloak. This argument is coming to define our weekend.

A fancy trombone

He's got no money - Isn't it obvious he got his trombone on lease?

Don’t be ridiculous! We’ve had some really sensible and thought-provoking theories on the thread and now you’ve spoilt it with this wacky interpretation. 🙄

Love this!

Yes, exactly. I think they might have magic powers that are able to grant freedom and love to those who care for them.

A rental agreement for a brass instrument.

Yes, I realised my error and made a far more logical response, please see upthread!

Love it

Another vote for large brass instrument. Has to be carried over the shoulder. Very cumbersome

Apology accepted, you may continue. 😂

Definitely a big brass instrument!

Definitely some kind of brass instrument.

I think the “strong beliefs” meaning must have filtered through, though, as I imagined the guy as an unsuccessful, impoverished busker who was nonetheless determined to make it as a musician…

Thank you. My blood sugars are low, but that's no excuse.
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There’s strict rules about this .The law dates back to about 1652 relating to proper carrying of the trombolees so as not to wake the devil.

Anyone not complying was burnt as a witch. They had to listen to the trombolees being played as they burnt. You can still hear the echos.

I'd have said it's smaller rather than larger. I think the 'bolees' part makes it sound more dinky. 🤷‍♀️

The other option is that he has a houseful of little people who are related to the tombliboos from In the Night Garden, which adds a whole new spin to it! 🤣

Fantastic!

This has to be it😂

They're so cute. I want one.

I’m very old. I still remember a friend asking what “Don’t give up on a spaceship” meant. I remind her of it occasionally.

Dont listen to their singing. They stand outside your window at night playing the trombolees, eyes glowing, don’t be lured in!

It's a type of unicycle, with a trombone-like horn instead of the more traditional bell. I thought everyone knew that!

I think my latest replies have taken a dark turn.

I was obsessed with this song when it came out and didn’t actually know that for over a decade when a friend told me.

I also imagined a brass instrument but did ruminate on trampets from PE

Ah, David Soul, memory unlocked!

I’m old too.

It's a bit like legalese - you know, jargon that trombone players speak among themselves to keep the rest of he brass section on their toes