Hit the nail on the head. > I believe the term comes from the uk and was/is used to indicate those > individuals that enjoy watching and identifying trains and keeping track of > the trains seen while hanging around train tracks. > > Often derided also for their attire (not just said activity), the Anorak. > > > fab. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "T.J.Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <313@hyperreal.org> > Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 4:26 PM > Subject: [313] history of trainspotting > > >> I was thinking deeply last night as usual ;) >> >> Did the term for "trainspotting" (people watching you >> DJ with a hawk's eye for whatever reason...) come >> before or after the movie "Trainspotting?" Why do so >> many people refer to it as "trainspotting?" Is it >> because when people do this, it makes the DJ nervous >> and promotes a "trainwreck?" Is is because the DJ puts >> you in a trance similar to the one brought on by heroin? >> >> It's like butta. Discuss amongst y'selves. I'm >> getting v'clempt... >> >> T! >> >> www.acidsonicresearch.com <~~go here >> www.mp313.com <~~and here >> ________________________________________________ >> PeoplePC: It's for people. And it's just smart. >> http://www.peoplepc.com >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
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