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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 1:11 am
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Originally Posted by xxxxx
I find the words "British Air" absolutely cringeworthy to listen to. I actually wretch when I hear it. I would rather be told to f*** off TBH.
I find it really interesting that some people in this country have a visceral negative reaction to the abbreviation of British Airways, but gleefully shorten the names of non-British companies all the time (e.g., "Lehman Brothers" => "Lehmans")
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