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English In Use - Who Obi-Wans some

A selection of headlines from stories in the news. They use English in a way that you might think is intended to confuse but it's all perfectly clear to the native speaker.

 

The Sun came up with this weird headline "Who Obi-Wans Some?".  The story is about the police being called to row at a Sci-Fi convention.  Now, knowing it's Sci-Fi may help to explain parts of the headline:  Obi-Wan Kenobi is a character in Star Wars, and Dr Who is a popular TV series on the BBC, but what does the headline actually mean?  

Well a group of fans started to squabble, and the police were called in to break it up.

When starting a fight or brawl in the UK, someone might shout "Do you want some?", hence "Who Obi-Wans Some?"  Translation "Who wants some?"  Please note, this is not an invitation to tea and cake, it's a threat; as is, "Are you looking for trouble?", or "Do you want a knuckle sandwich?"  (a punch) or even "Are you looking at my girlfriend?" (whatever you do, do not reply, "Yes.") Just raise your hands in a non-threatening manner and slowly back away.  

 

 

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