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How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by Ubermind: 12:48pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
It was in the 1970’s when Dundee United decides to visit Nigeria for their pre-season tour. However they lost all their matches to local clubs in Nigeria (including 4:1 loss to Stationary Stores) among others. This was at a time when Nigeria football was still growing, having never won the Nations Cup or even qualified for the World Cup. This made Nigerians look at the Dundee Football a Club as fools, having come from Europe, play the champions league and have top players but still can’t manage a win among Local clubs with little or no facilities. Ever since then, anybody that does something weird or unbelievable is regarded as a Dundee or Dundee United Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHRULxxrssM 58 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by dominique(f): 12:53pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
I don't believe this 82 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by JasonScoolari: 12:57pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
dominique:Do you believe that Arsenal FC is the senior team of Dundee United? ![]() You better believe. 250 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by emeijeh(m): 1:26pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
Na small thing remain, I for say bubu na the real Dundee 64 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by Ubermind: 2:06pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
dominique:Dundee United is a football club , so basically calling someone Dundee United means the person is a fool in Nigeria. Why Dundee United Means Fool or Idiot in Nigeria - Now You Know Ep01 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIu89vkZmC4 32 Likes |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by dominique(f): 3:24pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
Ubermind: I know Dundee United is a Scottish football club and I know morons are sometimes called Dundee. The back story is what I didnt believe so i took to Google and got this from UK Guardian, it's kinda true It’s true: Dundee United is slang for idiot in Nigeria. This peculiar fact came to British attention in 2010, during a BBC documentary about the Nigerian capital Lagos. A local man, Chubby, told the filmmakers how life in Lagos is not for the foolish. “Anybody who came to Lagos and he didn’t learn sense, he cannot get sense ever,” said Chubby. “Because here if you are a fool, they will learn you how to get sense. If you are a ‘Dundee United’, when they start to pour shit on you, you will get sense.” 31 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by dominique(f): 3:25pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
JasonScoolari: Waka! 24 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by JasonScoolari: 3:30pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
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Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by LordGuru1: 3:34pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
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Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by Richdad50(m): 3:35pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
![]() A majority of Nairaland commentors are Dundees. There are over 2million members on Nairaland with an estimated 10million non registered members. Out of the over 2million register members, only 0.5% of them are regular commentors who also push the like, share, and mention buttons. 70% are active readers who go through the comments but don't like, share or mention. 29% are active readers only. They don't wish to see the rubbish posted by half of 0.5 commentors. That is why the average maximum likes fluctuates between 100 - 300likes per very good and very useless comments and peak at 400likes for great and most useless comments. There is a battle for the soul of commentary amongst the 0.5% with a significant push and leanings towards the 'useless'. If the high nos of reasonable readers from the 99% push the buttons, the average likes, shares or mentions for a great post will peak at over 200k or more just like you find in Instagram. However, the ruthlessness and insolence of half the 0.5% who quickly post the 'useless' has painstakingly made it difficult for the 70% who regularly search for good and great comments and 29% who rarely are interested in going down the journey of 'useless'. When I write, I write for the digestion of the 99% and half the 0.5%. The most reasonable and important part of the group who although, stay quiet, are far more active in mind. Richdad 149 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by Legendguru: 3:35pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
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Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by Sholaco: 3:35pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
Useless post 1 Like |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by soberdrunk(m): 3:35pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
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Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by Enemyofpeace: 3:36pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
dominique:you better do, else I will call you Dundee united 8 Likes |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by davodyguy: 3:37pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
Like Aboki |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by babyfaceafrica: 3:37pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
lies |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by ibietela2(m): 3:38pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
Like bubu |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by TheMainMan: 3:38pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
how i got to know dundee united is because i use to see them at the back of punch newspaper on sundays bk dn when i check for the results of football match played the previous day somehow the name just stuck and became funny to me 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by Neoteny(m): 3:38pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
Bullshiit It came from dunderhead Then it was slanged to dundee Then parodied as dundee united because of the club 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by Enemyofpeace: 3:38pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
dominique:shege 8 Likes
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Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by yjgm(m): 3:38pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
Naija no de carry last. 1 Like |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by Waakanda: 3:38pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
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Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by davodyguy: 3:39pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
Like calling mumu in Yoruba Raufu or Suberu, whereas, both are Yoruba names for people |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by allanphash7(m): 3:39pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
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Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by MrThisandthat(m): 3:39pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
What of LIFELESS FC 1 Like |
Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by Westsida: 3:39pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
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Re: How Dundee United Became A Slang For Fools by permit(m): 3:39pm On Apr 14, 2019 |
Oya follow me call bubu Dundee ![]() ![]() 4 Likes 1 Share |
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