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To be irritated beyond belief by euphemisms such as 'curvy', 'brunette' , 'mature' and 'petite'?

30 replies

moondog · 21/10/2009 00:12

Let's just say fat, brown, old and small and be donw with it.

As you were.

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MorrisZapp · 21/10/2009 13:48

I once read a journalist who went to interview India Knight describe her as 'marvellously galleon-like'.

(Obviousy was in Knight's pre-diet era.)

I guess that just means 'fat as all get out but rich enough to make it look langourous and glam as opposed to morbidly obese'.

PeedOffWithNits · 21/10/2009 13:54

well, speaking as a mature, curvy brunette, YAdefBU LOL

Malificence · 21/10/2009 14:10

I'm definitely mature (43) , brunette ( with a little help from garnier ) and curvy ( a 16-18 and 5ft6").

Talking of "hung" - the new series of that name looks like it's going to be great.

Is there a size requirement to be able to define "well hung"?

I've never head a man referred to as a brunette though.

WhereYouLeftIt · 21/10/2009 15:40

Does curvy really mean fat? I've always taken it to be a euphemism for busty.

Malificence · 21/10/2009 15:52

I'm definitely not busty! barely a b cup.
I am very hourglass though, which is curvy.

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