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What exactly is a trombolees to you?

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Dabralor · 18/10/2026 10:17

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.

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anunlikelyunicorn · 18/10/2026 21:36

Aren’t they the funny little people in the Night garden, you know the ones wearing the red which never get picked, they must hate their blue neighbours 😂.

BrendaHollowayWhenImGoneNsoul · 18/10/2026 21:42

anunlikelyunicorn · 18/10/2026 21:36

Aren’t they the funny little people in the Night garden, you know the ones wearing the red which never get picked, they must hate their blue neighbours 😂.

Ah I knew I'd seen the word before it was another thread a posters daughter said she looked like one due to her new attire

Gazelda · 18/10/2026 21:57

You’re thinking of the Wattingers and the Pontipines. The Trombalees live a few houses down. I’ve heard they’re a bit up themselves and keep their kids indoors.

MyFavouriteGame · 18/10/2026 22:52

I always wondered if the Wattingers were secretly resentful of the Pontipines due to lack of screen time. Having neighbourly fights over the garden fence would have made it much more interesting. They should have read their contract.

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