Dr. Grabow Pipes

steverino · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject:

Never read any books, so haven't seen it in print. Sorry.

LokoMac8 · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:41 am Post subject:

drbridges · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:32 pm Post subject:

It may appear in one of Dickens' books.

ted · "Old Timer" Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 1171 Location: NC'

MA BELL used "Hear Here" on some of her phone booths.....years ago.....ted

Dave · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 1:23 am Post subject:

I think its hear hear

Its an archaic way of notifying someone you have something to say in a meeting I think

Of course I could be wrong lol

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hear,_hear
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steverino · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:50 pm Post subject:

Well, "here" is how I arrived at "here here", not having ever seen it in print.

I had heard it the proverbial million times throughout the years in tv shows, movies, cartoons, radio broadcasts, etc. To me, it always seemed to be used the same way as "amen" might be used in church or other places - to affirm and agree with what the speaker said. It made sense to me that the person saying "here here" was intentionally calling attention to himself; that is, he was letting all present know that "here is another who believes the same way". That's why "here here" makes the most sense to me. I suppose "hear hear" would make sense if you view the person saying it as intending it to mean an imperative command, "hear what the speaker is saying".

LokoMac8 · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject: