Pom Mug
The first written reference to the English being referred to as Pommies (Poms) is contained in letters written from the front lines and trenches of France in 1916. A traditional French insult for the English is “**pomme de terre avec le visage d'un cochon d’inde**” “Potato with the face of a Guinea pig” Shortened to simply “Pomme de Terre” “Potato” because the French considered the English, dirty, boring and common. The Australian Soldiers who shared the French Soldiers dislike for the English Officers, but could not speak French, adopted the first word from those derogatory phrases “Pomme” or “Pommes” Mispronounced, initially, as Pommy or Pommies (possibly due to the spelling Pomme being read as Pommie). Then shortened to Pom. Pom does not mean Prisoner of Mother England. It does not mean Pomegranate. It has nothing to do with Pom-poms. It means Potato. Substantiated by letters from 1916. And the fact the French, themselves, have long referred to the English as “Potato”. If you call someone a Pom, you are calling him a “potato”.
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Customer Reviews
looks perfect!!! we loved it
I ordered 4 of your mugs -- and have received 3; hopefully, the 4th is on its way! So far, I've received "fame," "620," and "$" ... only needing "hulo." ...It might be a matter of me being patient, that the 4th mug is on its way. However, the 3 received SO far are all EXCEPTIONAL, in every way!!! Mark Moilanen
I love this mug with a burning passion in my heart, I have purchased 7 of these mugs and intend to continue. This mug has changed my life for the better
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wow! this mug is so thoughtful to giving to my wife!
The description tells nothing but facts. 5 stars instant
Your description is right on, except in 1989 I named my daughter Kallen Mikel (www.kallenmikel.com/original-art). I thought I made up the name, but apparently, it originated as a boy's name in Greek and Hebrew. I first found this out in 2001 when I was traveling to Finland. In the 'tube food' section in a big Finnish supermarket there it was, a royal blue tube of salmon paste with a blonde-haired boy named Kallen! So now I have discovered that there are many Kallen's of both sexes. I want to buy her a cup, but it has 'him' on it. Is there any way you can make that a unisex description for both sexes? Just askin'. Being a Barbara (Barbs) myself ... a 'cake eater' from Edina, MN I had to ask ... haha ;-)
Thank you for the mug. It arrived fast and exceeded my expectations.
I loved my mug and it came in a timely fashion.
Gave i as a gift to my teacher she loved it
Sent this to a friend who may have originated the term, now part of slang lexicon. He was very pleased. The color is also perfect. Well done!
this mug summs up my entire life
BEST THING EVER I GOT THIS FOR MMY SON AND HE LOVED IT HE SAID THAT THE FINSTTERD GUY IS WHO HE LOVES AND IM FINE WITH THAT I HOPE HE GOT THE GIRL SOMETHING FOR VALENTINES DAY
Shipped very fast and very carefully! Perfect inside joke gift for a friend. ^_^
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very good for lean 😾😾💪
Damn drinking lean from this hits different. In a good way ofc
As usual very quick professional seller.
ENGAGED IN AN ACT OF COPULATION WITH MY FEMALE PROGENITOR INSIDE THIS MUG 11/10 WOULD ADVISE YOU TO PURCHASE IT
I SHIT IN THIS MUG SO MANY TIMES. Very cool