The Word 'Grebo'
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 12:16
What ever happened to the word 'grebo'?
A sadly under-used and seemingly forgotten word.
A sadly under-used and seemingly forgotten word.
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Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 12:18
I think we all left school.
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 12:20
Yeah. I haven't heard the word grebo, or the shortened version, 'greb' (rhymes with 'web') since I left school, seven years ago.
a shame. it was one of those words it was impossible to take offense at, so whenever scallies would shout it at me, it was like water off a duck's back.
a shame. it was one of those words it was impossible to take offense at, so whenever scallies would shout it at me, it was like water off a duck's back.
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 12:26
Johnny Boy wrote:I think we all left school.
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 12:32
I was reminded of the word yeterday when listening to "Oh Grebo I think I love you" the PWEI classic. Oh, heady days.
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 13:47
i think it died when the 90's ended.
anyone for a revival?
anyone for a revival?
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 13:51
whats the word mean then? 
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 14:03
Grebo /'gro:beo/ n. (pl. -os) 1 a British urban youth cult favouring heavy metal and punk rock music, long hair, and an antisocial manner. 2 a member of this [perhaps from GREASER + -bo on the pattern of dumbo etc.]
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 14:06
I reckon there's still a few of 'em around... 
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 14:07
i remember a lot of very interesting hairstyles. lots of tyedie and tatty jeans
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 14:57
Crazyhead & Gaye Bykers on Acid. Oh yes. I was much more a grebo than a g**h.
Big love to Red Sunsets for the fab avatar by the way.
Big love to Red Sunsets for the fab avatar by the way.
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 15:01
Baby Turpentine - What a classic!mayhem wrote:Crazyhead & Gaye Bykers on Acid. Oh yes. I was much more a grebo than a g**h.
Big love to Red Sunsets for the fab avatar by the way.
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 15:06
Ah yes, & one of my favourite song titles ever, 'What gives you the idea that you're so amazing baby?'Steve303 wrote: Baby Turpentine - What a classic!
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 15:12
Yeah, agreed!
GBOA were great as well. Used to have a massive 'Purple Fluid Exchange' poster. Student days.
GBOA were great as well. Used to have a massive 'Purple Fluid Exchange' poster. Student days.
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 15:19
Oooh that takes me back. Much more of this & I'll be waffling on about the Clarendon...
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 15:22
Ahhh, Crazyhead. They were cool, now. Anyone know if it's possible to get Desert Orchid on CD these days? That cover of Bang Bang - simply wonderful.
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 15:29
Consult a medic.Steve303 wrote: Used to have a massive Purple Fluid Exchange
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 15:33
No. It's a racehorse.mh wrote: Anyone know if it's possible to get Desert Orchid on CD these days?
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 15:38
I think it's deleted, but try www.netsounds.com. That's where I got mine & loads of other things I didn't have on CD.mh wrote:Ahhh, Crazyhead. They were cool, now. Anyone know if it's possible to get Desert Orchid on CD these days? That cover of Bang Bang - simply wonderful.
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 15:38
Christ, I'm morphing into Buxy. 
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 16:14
My Dad says the word was in use in the 50's. Then it just referred to a greasy biker type. The music thing obviously came later.Steve303 wrote:Grebo /'gro:beo/ n. (pl. -os) 1 a British urban youth cult favouring heavy metal and punk rock music, long hair, and an antisocial manner. 2 a member of this [perhaps from GREASER + -bo on the pattern of dumbo etc.]
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 17:10
Cue Twilight Zone theme... Yikes! I've been thinking about the word "grebo" since the weekend, when one of the DJs at my favorite haunt played PWEI's "Ich Bin ein Auslander". Bizarre.
Posted: 21 Jan 2004, 17:52
Cool! You're a bit of a grebo guru thenmayhem wrote:Crazyhead & Gaye Bykers on Acid. Oh yes. I was much more a grebo than a g**h.
Big love to Red Sunsets for the fab avatar by the way.
Posted: 22 Jan 2004, 00:17
Posted: 22 Jan 2004, 00:22
Green, German Army Jackets - Dredded Hair - Dogs On A Rope! -