Finding a Bargain: 2 Ponies & 2 Sets of Tack for Just a Bag of Sand!

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The discussion revolves around a series of humorous and cryptic exchanges regarding the purchase of ponies and tack, using unconventional slang and barter terms. Participants explore the implications of these terms and the nature of the conversation, suggesting various interpretations and theories.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a transaction involving ponies and tack, using playful language and barter terms.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the value of the tack, suggesting a more reasonable trade would involve different items.
  • Some participants propose that the exchanges may represent coded messages with a hidden meaning.
  • There is a mention of cultural references, with one participant comparing the conversation to British pre-invasion chatter.
  • A participant notes the need to Google terms to understand the discussion, indicating a level of confusion or complexity in the exchanges.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the nature of the conversation, with multiple competing interpretations of the exchanges and their meanings. Some find humor in the barter system, while others question its validity or suggest deeper implications.

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The discussion includes slang and cultural references that may not be universally understood, leading to varying interpretations among participants.

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Readers interested in linguistic humor, cultural references, or the dynamics of informal barter systems may find this discussion engaging.

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So this pony was up for sale it only costs a monkey, so i went to see it, it was a little beauty
so i agreed to buy it, i asked how much for the tack, the guy said a pony so i bought that as well.
Then i saw the other pony and asked the guy how much, he said the same a monkey, so i bought that too, in the end it cost me a bag of sand, plus 2 ponies for 2 sets of tack.
 
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wolram said:
So this pony was up for sale it only costs a monkey, so i went to see it, it was a little beauty
so i agreed to buy it, i asked how much for the tack, the guy said a pony so i bought that as well.
Then i saw the other pony and asked the guy how much, he said the same a monkey, so i bought that too, in the end it cost me a bag of sand, plus 2 ponies for 2 sets of tack.
The hatred of barter is the root of the love of money.
 
A monkey's about right for a pony but a pony for the tack is having a laugh.The most I'd go is a mother hen and a poorly fish.
 
I took a joey back the other night, it was only a click but it cost me a bluey. Shocking.
 
My theory is that these are coded messages being used for some nefarious purpose.
 
Ivan Seeking said:
My theory is that these are coded messages being used for some nefarious purpose.

Haven't done much shopping with women these days, have you?
 
wuliheron said:
Haven't done much shopping with women these days, have you?

No, and I haven't been to the moon either, but I still think this is some sort of British pre-invasion chatter.
 
Bugger, I think they're on to us...
 
I had to Google to make sense of it (the parts that actually made sense, anyway).
 

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