Today I learned Americans use the term 'Paddy Wagon'. Huh.pic.twitter.com/dN6xvz86WU
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Replying to @miracleofsound
Yeah its an interesting and odd choice I wonder why. We use it in England too y'know
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Replying to @Totalbiscuit @miracleofsound
It's cuz back in the 1850s, areas like Liverpool and New York had a ton of Irish immigrants and a lot got involved in law enforcement.
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Replying to @Totalbiscuit @miracleofsound
Apparently the term was applied quite a bit later than the 1850s, but Irish immigrants also invented the Scouse dialect with help from Wales
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Replying to @RodeoPirate @Totalbiscuit
Yes I believe the Gallaghers down in Manc are our fault as well... sorry lol
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