"Early Doors"
Surely i'm not the only one confused by Ratts constant use of this term!
Could someone please explain what this means?
Could someone please ask Ratts what this means?
He keeps saying it...and it drives me
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| Author: | Mark J [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | "Early doors" |
"Early Doors" Surely i'm not the only one confused by Ratts constant use of this term! Could someone please explain what this means? Could someone please ask Ratts what this means? He keeps saying it...and it drives me
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| Author: | bluegirl72 [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
from wikipedia The title is a British slang phrase meaning those who arrive earlier than is customary, and was often associated with pub customers who wait for or arrive soon after evening opening, around 5:30 pm. (Until the law was changed in 1988 pubs in England closed in the afternoon. Most are now open all day.) It is also widely heard in British football circles, and was resuscitated in comments about football. The phrase originates in the practice of British theatres from around 1870 of allowing customers who paid a little extra to enter the theatre early and choose their own seats before the rush just before the performance started.[1] but for me.. it can only ever mean....you know.. Attachment: 220px-The_Doors_-_Light_My_Fire.jpg [ 15.57 KiB | Viewed 4188 times ] |
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| Author: | Mark J [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
 i thought he was getting confused with "early days" now i'm confused, or do they both refer to the same thing? 
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| Author: | bluegirl72 [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
Mark J wrote: :oops: i thought he was getting confused with "early days" now i'm confused, or do they both refer to the same thing? now that's a very good question. 
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| Author: | Kaptain Kouta [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
Mark J wrote: :oops: i thought he was getting confused with "early days" now i'm confused, or do they both refer to the same thing? I wouldn't think so, that's Darren Hanlon. |
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| Author: | murraycray [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
The term was also used to describe pubs in melbourne that opened early am. Usually 6 or 7am. As in Markillies, Sir Charles Hotham, the Stork and Watersiders in the City. And others like the London Tavern in Port Melbourne. What does this have to do with Ratts ? F.I.I.K. 
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| Author: | Mark J [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
murraycray wrote: The term was also used to describe pubs in melbourne that opened early am. Usually 6 or 7am. As in Markillies, Sir Charles Hotham, the Stork and Watersiders in the City. And others like the London Tavern in Port Melbourne. What does this have to do with Ratts ? F.I.I.K. Good...so we're none the wiser as to why Ratts continually uses this term. Is he going  ?
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| Author: | Mickstar [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
murraycray wrote: The term was also used to describe pubs in melbourne that opened early am. Usually 6 or 7am. As in Markillies, Sir Charles Hotham, the Stork and Watersiders in the City. And others like the London Tavern in Port Melbourne. What does this have to do with Ratts ? F.I.I.K. Spot on Muzza.Actually like the term myself. |
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| Author: | CK95 [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
I wonder what Robert Walls thinks... |
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| Author: | verbs [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
CK95 wrote: I wonder what Robert Walls thinks... He'd be floored. |
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| Author: | Megaman [ Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
Are you sick of explaining it yet murraycray? |
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| Author: | murraycray [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
Megaman wrote: Are you sick of explaining it yet murraycray? Yeah probably. You've got a good memory Mega. |
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| Author: | club29 [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
Mickstar wrote: murraycray wrote: The term was also used to describe pubs in melbourne that opened early am. Usually 6 or 7am. As in Markillies, Sir Charles Hotham, the Stork and Watersiders in the City. And others like the London Tavern in Port Melbourne. What does this have to do with Ratts ? F.I.I.K. Spot on Muzza.Actually like the term myself. I like it the expression too. It goes way back though. The poms have been using it for years and years. http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-ear1.htm |
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| Author: | Warby [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
Actually; if I can be boringly pedantic; those pubs at the bottom end of town such as the Watersiders were known as ''early openers''; and were the haven of nightshift workers; wharfies, and workers from the Victoria Market etc. |
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| Author: | murraycray [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
 Not pedantic at all mate. Up at CUB in Bouverie St, the terminology (early doors/openers) was equally acceptable. 
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| Author: | bluegirl72 [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
Ok ...so thinking about it... and I am OFTEN wrong...  isn't the context that Ratts is using the phrase in.... errr....well a little out of context? I think that Mark J is right...he applies it when describing what should be a place that 'early days' would suit a lot better. If its about a new recruit...for ex. 'how is such and such doing?' 'oh..we'll see it's early doors yet'.. so...unless he means..they are going to let said recruit into the team early so he can find a good position....as in..that's how they select the team...first onto the field gets best possie.... then..umm..surely its err..how to put it...one sherrin short of the full practice sakc?(just saying...) |
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| Author: | Warby [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
Perhaps we should start a petition to stop him saying it......but we'd better do it early doors or ASAP; whichever is the quickest......... 
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| Author: | Rexy [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
bluegirl72 wrote: Ok ...so thinking about it... and I am OFTEN wrong... :grin: isn't the context that Ratts is using the phrase in.... errr....well a little out of context? I think that Mark J is right...he applies it when describing what should be a place that 'early days' would suit a lot better. If its about a new recruit...for ex. 'how is such and such doing?' 'oh..we'll see it's early doors yet'.. so...unless he means..they are going to let said recruit into the team early so he can find a good position....as in..that's how they select the team...first onto the field gets best possie.... then..umm..surely its err..how to put it...one sherrin short of the full practice sakc?(just saying...) hey !! this is TC, the place where no-one is EVER wrong !!
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| Author: | Gilly34 [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
Screw youse all, I like it! |
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| Author: | AGRO [ Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Early doors" |
Potato Scallops or Potato Cakes. |
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