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Great Guns. Did you know what it meant?

henrywilliams58henrywilliams58 Posts: 4,963
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in Strictly Come Dancing #1
Darcey say "You've got Great Guns".

I thought she said "Great Gums" but didn't know what she meant. I discovered here it was "Great Guns" and thought maybe penises but that would make it plural and that would be weird.

Did you know what "Great Guns" meant before the "Sunday" results show?

Did you know what Great Guns meant when Darcey said it? 159 votes

Yes I knew
91% 145 votes
No idea but guessed wildly
8% 14 votes
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  • Cal ChristopherCal Christopher Posts: 268
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    Indeed.
  • holly berryholly berry Posts: 14,287
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    No idea, never heard the expression related to the body before.
  • olivejolivej Posts: 14,696
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    yep, sure did
  • rosco2010rosco2010 Posts: 7,501
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    I assume she's referring to his arms when flexed, they're quite spectacular but a ridiculous reason to vote for someone.
  • fondantfancyfondantfancy Posts: 3,968
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    Surely only new viewers won't have known?

    Anyone watching the Arlene/Austin series will have known (maybe it was a regular comment before then but I only became aware of it that year).
  • CallmepitstopCallmepitstop Posts: 3,456
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    "Guns" are flexed biceps, usually of impressive size. ;-);-)
  • henrywilliams58henrywilliams58 Posts: 4,963
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    fondantfancy wrote: »
    Surely only new viewers won't have known?

    Anyone watching the Arlene/Austin series will have known (maybe it was a regular comment before then but I only became aware of it that year).

    No. Only new readers of DS. A lot of stuff on television passes people by.
  • RichmondBlueRichmondBlue Posts: 21,279
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    Yes, I knew it was just another name for biceps. Much loved by Darcey and Olive Oyl.
  • henrywilliams58henrywilliams58 Posts: 4,963
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    RichmondBlue wrote: »
    Yes, I knew it was just another name for biceps. Much loved by Darcey and Olive Oyl.

    Olive Oyl and Popeye fame? I don't remember that connection.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 202
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    Very common phrase but even if you'd never heard the it before SB arrived on Strictly, his "guns" have been mentioned pretty much every week this series!
  • henrywilliams58henrywilliams58 Posts: 4,963
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    Callmepitstop wrote: »
    "Guns" are flexed biceps, usually of impressive size. ;-);-)

    Off to the gym this evening for a tango class. Should get there early to work on my guns. Might come in handy in a dance-off.
  • henrywilliams58henrywilliams58 Posts: 4,963
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    dander wrote: »
    Very common phrase but even if you'd never heard the it before SB arrived on Strictly, his "guns" have been mentioned pretty much every week this series!

    That's the point of the poll.

    I don't go to the attic :cool::o
  • henrywilliams58henrywilliams58 Posts: 4,963
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    So in terms of cultural significance and impact what is the feminine equivalent?

    Breasts, Hooters, Boobs or Tits or something else?

    Is it sexually charged? Would a hetero male refer to another bloke's "guns"?
  • RichmondBlueRichmondBlue Posts: 21,279
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    henrywilliams58 wrote: »
    Olive Oyl and Popeye fame? I don't remember that connection.

    Oh yes, Popeye had impressive guns, but only after he had consumed some spinach.
    But Bluto was a big guy and didn't need the help of any vegetables to bulk up, never quite understood Olive's thinking there. :)
  • MuggsyMuggsy Posts: 19,251
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    henrywilliams58 wrote: »
    Did you know what "Great Guns" meant before the "Sunday" results show?

    Yes, I was listening last week when Tess interviewed Harry Judd and said "Remember those guns, ladies? I'm sure you do" whilst touching Harry's.;-)
  • RosegrowerRosegrower Posts: 251
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    No, I must be very niave. I had no idea, and couldn't even guess wildly. I thought she meant he had gone "great guns". It was an irrelevant comment anyway.
  • henrywilliams58henrywilliams58 Posts: 4,963
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    Rosegrower wrote: »
    No, I must be very niave. I had no idea, and couldn't even guess wildly. I thought she meant he had gone "great guns". It was an irrelevant comment anyway.

    Yes I would know what that meant.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 240
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    Its Tess' favourite word, didn't you see her fawning over Harry Judd on the results show a few weeks back?
  • henrywilliams58henrywilliams58 Posts: 4,963
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    Mascot wrote: »
    Its Tess' favourite word, didn't you see her fawning over Harry Judd on the results show a few weeks back?

    I recall Harry Judd had won a few years back but I don't remember what he looks like or what he is a celebrity for.
  • Daisy19Daisy19 Posts: 3,311
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    rosco2010 wrote: »
    I assume she's referring to his arms when flexed, they're quite spectacular but a ridiculous reason to vote for someone.
    This. Silly woman, made her sound so stupid!
  • pasodabblepasodabble Posts: 5,865
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    Tess has been raving about the "guns" of male celebrities since the show began. Reached a crescendo in series 6 with Austin Healy.
  • CallmepitstopCallmepitstop Posts: 3,456
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    pasodabble wrote: »
    Tess has been raving about the "guns" of male celebrities since the show began. Reached a crescendo in series 6 with Austin Healy.

    Climax. It should be climax. The crescendo is the build up to the climax. :D:D:D (my son plays piano, so he should know ;-))
  • CallmepitstopCallmepitstop Posts: 3,456
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    RichmondBlue wrote: »
    Oh yes, Popeye had impressive guns, but only after he had consumed some spinach.
    But Bluto was a big guy and didn't need the help of any vegetables to bulk up, never quite understood Olive's thinking there. :)

    Popeye's forearms were beefy, his biceps were quite weedy, actually :D

    http://cartoonsimages.com/sites/default/files/field/image/8916-popeye-the-sailor-cartoons-spinach_1920x1080.jpg
  • CallmepitstopCallmepitstop Posts: 3,456
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    henrywilliams58 wrote: »
    So in terms of cultural significance and impact what is the feminine equivalent?

    Breasts, Hooters, Boobs or Tits or something else?

    Is it sexually charged? Would a hetero male refer to another bloke's "guns"?

    As far as I know, "guns" is a word both males and female use :confused::confused:
  • Twinkle toes noTwinkle toes no Posts: 1,923
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    henrywilliams58 wrote: »
    Darcey say "You've got Great Guns".

    I thought she said "Great Gums" but didn't know what she meant. I discovered here it was "Great Guns" and thought maybe penises but that would make it plural and that would be weird.

    Did you know what "Great Guns" meant before the "Sunday" results show?

    Yep because she uses the phrase every time she fancies someone with muscular arms. Shallow cow >:(. I'm getting grumpy even thinking about it!
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