Mary & Sally & Seagulls & You

14 October 2026 – You could twist your tongue on the original chant…

or click here to learn more about its history (and about Mary & Sally) …

or you could just read the sign, and guard your chips.

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by icelandpenny on 14 October 2026  •  Permalink
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  1. Lynette d'Arty-Cross's avatar

    Lynette d'Arty-Cross

     /  14 October 2026

    Thanks for the background on that famous tongue twister, Penny. I love the sign-maker’s take on it, though; a very practical and salient warning!

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  2. Leanne Cole's avatar

    Leanne Cole

     /  14 October 2026

    What a great sign, I love coming across things like this.

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  3. Bronlima's avatar

    Bronlima

     /  15 October 2026

    I thing they steal the food for a chip thrill! I too have been de-chipped (soggy with salt and vinigar too !)

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