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Wait... This is supposed to make me *NOT* want to go to hell? (Original Post) Blue_Tires Jan 2017 OP
Looks like most of the fun people will be there. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2017 #1
Yeah, if I was throwing the ultimate party that's pretty much who I'd invite Blue_Tires Jan 2017 #43
lmao OriginalGeek Jan 2017 #2
I've always used the term fleur-de-lisa Jan 2017 #18
exactly! OriginalGeek Jan 2017 #55
M------bators! redwitch Jan 2017 #3
They spelled 'whores' out but fleur-de-lisa Jan 2017 #17
They call out occupational whores. Dave Starsky Jan 2017 #21
"Heaven for climate; Hell for company" LongTomH Jan 2017 #4
You beat me to it..Twain, what a genius n/t hibbing Jan 2017 #25
If all "So Called Christians" ... NanceGreggs Jan 2017 #5
It will be reserved for Puritan killjoys Warpy Jan 2017 #6
Oh damn I qualify for eight of those things Applan Jan 2017 #7
Enhh, I'm probably only 8 Sentath Jan 2017 #12
gives you something to work toward for the rest of your days rurallib Jan 2017 #24
Wonder for how many the sign holder qualifies? Cracklin Charlie Jan 2017 #32
I like to grill burgers, does that make me a cow worshipper? NightWatcher Jan 2017 #8
Boy, if it does, I'll be right there with ya! lastlib Jan 2017 #23
Who in Hellfire are Ankle Biters? frogmarch Jan 2017 #9
I keep seeing that one 2naSalit Jan 2017 #10
Oh, then I don't frogmarch Jan 2017 #11
I thought that was a 'God Botherer' Sentath Jan 2017 #13
God Botherer! frogmarch Jan 2017 #16
Some interesting answers in Urban Dictionary... Wounded Bear Jan 2017 #34
Yay! I am one! frogmarch Jan 2017 #47
I've never heard that version before! progressoid Jan 2017 #48
just had Thai red curry last night OriginalGeek Jan 2017 #56
Oh dear, I'm a rebellious woman. Laffy Kat Jan 2017 #14
Money Lover$? Looks like all of Trump's cabinet is going to hell! Initech Jan 2017 #15
Ummm....I think you are reading this wrong..... usedtobedemgurl Jan 2017 #19
Is anyone willing to give me some depravity lessons? jmowreader Jan 2017 #20
Just find an ankle AJT Jan 2017 #28
You don't love money? CaliforniaLove Jan 2017 #39
Money is a tool. It is not (or shouldn't be) the center of your existence jmowreader Jan 2017 #41
"I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints.... lastlib Jan 2017 #22
Good girls go to heaven WhiteTara Jan 2017 #26
Lol...well played Docreed2003 Jan 2017 #29
female enabler. MFM008 Jan 2017 #27
Long time cow worshiper here. hay rick Jan 2017 #30
Wow...such a diverse list of sinners... Docreed2003 Jan 2017 #31
The female MMA fighters was the biggest WTF for me... Blue_Tires Jan 2017 #44
NINETEEN! I score nineteen!! I am SO proud. n/t TygrBright Jan 2017 #33
Bravo, well done! Blue_Tires Jan 2017 #45
Only 9 for me. IrishEyes Jan 2017 #50
Occupational Whores? marylandblue Jan 2017 #35
How did gamers make the list? briv1016 Jan 2017 #36
Without masturbaters Heaven's gonna be pretty damn empty. TeamPooka Jan 2017 #37
Everyone has lied Jamaal510 Jan 2017 #38
Mama's Boys is the most bizarre CaliforniaLove Jan 2017 #40
Welcome to the site! Blue_Tires Jan 2017 #42
Those damn brats, ankle biters and little monsters! Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2017 #46
Sounds like a party to me. IrishEyes Jan 2017 #49
.... Tanuki Jan 2017 #51
Looks like they covered just about everybody Zambero Jan 2017 #52
Cool. Agnostics and Atheists did not make the list. Missn-Hitch Jan 2017 #53
Well...... LongTomH Jan 2017 #54
A lot of brats, gamers, rebellious women and masterbators become engineers. politicat Jan 2017 #57
Just wondering... Blue_Tires Jan 2017 #58
It is Julia Ormand, portraying Inez Mulholland during the 1913 Suffrage March on DC politicat Jan 2017 #59
Excellent... I've always been a fan of Ormond Blue_Tires Jan 2017 #60

fleur-de-lisa

(14,624 posts)
18. I've always used the term
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 09:08 PM
Jan 2017

'ankle biter' much as I might use 'rug rat' to refer to small children. So toddlers are going to hell?

OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)
55. exactly!
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 11:54 AM
Jan 2017

but maybe he figures the age of accountability is whenever you're old enough to bite an ankle. What a loony.

2naSalit

(86,636 posts)
10. I keep seeing that one
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 08:40 PM
Jan 2017

and I think I know a few of those but they are usually the ones waving this kind of sign around.

Wounded Bear

(58,660 posts)
34. Some interesting answers in Urban Dictionary...
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 01:24 AM
Jan 2017

including this one:

ankle biter

A derogatory term used to refer to someone of Indian descent.

Ankle biters like to eat curry.

Not sure how that one came to be.

frogmarch

(12,153 posts)
47. Yay! I am one!
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 10:15 AM
Jan 2017

I'm of Indian descent. I don't much like curry, but still.

Google says that Thirsty Dog Brewing Company brews "Ankle Biter American-style India Pale Ale," but it doesn't say why it's called Ankle Biter.



progressoid

(49,991 posts)
48. I've never heard that version before!
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 10:26 AM
Jan 2017
This phrase has a contemporary feel, but it was first recorded in the mid-19th century. Harper's Magazine, September 1850, has:

"And how are you, John? and how's Molly, and all the little ankle-biters?"


The phrase then seems to disappear from sight for over 100 years. It isn't clear whether the Harper's citation was a one-off usage and the phrase originated later independently. It's possible that it stayed alive as un-recorded slang but, even if it did stay in the language from 1850 onward, printed citations appear to be in limbo until Iona and Peter Opie's The lore and language of schoolchildren, 1959:

"A chap who has got duck's disease is most often labelled 'Tich’ in a friendly manner, or '‘squirt’ or 'little squirt’ in a less friendly manner. Alternatively: ankle biter, dolly mixture (etc.)."


It is included in several lists of phrases as being of Australian origin but, whilst it certainly sounds Australian, the early references to the phrase in print don't support such an origin.

OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)
56. just had Thai red curry last night
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 12:04 PM
Jan 2017

not sure if that counts but I'm proud to be counted among them if it does.

usedtobedemgurl

(1,139 posts)
19. Ummm....I think you are reading this wrong.....
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 09:14 PM
Jan 2017

This is obviously a very nice and open minded person. First of all, see how inclusive they are? They seem to want to include most people. OK, maybe not most people but most that are my friends so that counts as far as I am concerned.

But you really seem to have missed the big picture here. They are open minded enough to want to give folks a choice. They did not say to obey Jesus or go to hell....read it again. They want to offer people that they have two choices of what they can do and either one is ok....Obey Jesus or Obey Hellfire....either one is fine with this person and they are good with you no matter who you are!!! lol.

jmowreader

(50,557 posts)
20. Is anyone willing to give me some depravity lessons?
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 10:02 PM
Jan 2017

I only qualify for "rock and roll freak" and I tell ya, I feel so ashamed. Can anyone help to turn me into a person these guys wouldn't approve of?

jmowreader

(50,557 posts)
41. Money is a tool. It is not (or shouldn't be) the center of your existence
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 06:02 AM
Jan 2017

For guys like Trump, everything revolves around acquiring money. I wouldn't want my life to turn into that.

lastlib

(23,238 posts)
22. "I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints....
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 10:22 PM
Jan 2017

...The sinners are much more fun. Only the good die young."

Docreed2003

(16,860 posts)
31. Wow...such a diverse list of sinners...
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 01:10 AM
Jan 2017

I'd truly like to know how even half of these are even listed....

Let's start with "gamers"...how are "gamers" sinners (It doesn't count to call out gamer gate cause those fuckers are already on the list for other things)

As for "Dykes on Bikes"? That sounds like either a helluva party or an amazing rock band!

"Female Enablers"??? Is that me? I have two daughters that I hope I am helping to make into strong, independent, women. I love and build up my wife as well. I suppose I'm an enabler!

The money lovers one just cracked me up...I mean our country just elected a chief "money lover"...

Well, friends, save me a spot in Hades. Looks like it's going to be an awesome time!

Jamaal510

(10,893 posts)
38. Everyone has lied
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 02:30 AM
Jan 2017

at least at some point in their lives, so...get ready for Hell to be crowded and Heaven to be a Ghosttown.

IrishEyes

(3,275 posts)
49. Sounds like a party to me.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 10:46 AM
Jan 2017

Notice it doesn't include rapists, spousal abusers or child abusers. Also, couldn't ankle biters refer to puppies and kittens. That means that there aren't dogs and cats in heaven.

Missn-Hitch

(1,383 posts)
53. Cool. Agnostics and Atheists did not make the list.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 11:14 AM
Jan 2017

Women MMA fighters? Hahahaha.

Wow. Must be a new state department employee.

politicat

(9,808 posts)
57. A lot of brats, gamers, rebellious women and masterbators become engineers.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 12:28 PM
Jan 2017

If hell's got a permanent heat source, then by now, there's power and refrigeration. So my bet is on ice being available to make a civilized gin and tonic.

And I'd rather take my tribe and an eternal lake of fire than 20 minutes with the self-righteous and their Supply Side Turbo Jesus.

politicat

(9,808 posts)
59. It is Julia Ormand, portraying Inez Mulholland during the 1913 Suffrage March on DC
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 02:00 PM
Jan 2017

It's a screen shot from Iron Jawed Angels because all of the actual photos don't look good as an avatar. (I tried.)

Mulholland and Alice Paul are my heroines, the women I aspire to be. See my sig.

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