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Cockney Rhyming Slang: Beautiful Gibberish

Stuff You Should Know

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The Colorful Legacy of Cockney Rhyming Slang

This chapter explores the history and cultural impact of Cockney rhyming slang, tracing its roots in London and its spread to other countries. It also addresses a listener's unsettling teenage encounter with the police, reflecting on the societal perceptions influenced by the 'Satanic Panic' of the early 2000s.

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