Anoraks?

[rthierry]

Okay now is the time... Would someone here be kind enough to explain this 'anorak' thing to a devoted French (UK-based) PHer. It seems that the single mention of this word can trigger an awful lot of posts.
What does it mean? Where does it come from? Is there a difference betweeen getting one's coat and one's anorak? What about parkas?

Ta!

Roms

[PetrolTed]

Anorak is similar to 'geek'

[REV-EREND]

a fanatic... have you ever seen a 'train spotter'
- well they always wear an 'anorack'...

[DIGGA]

anorak (an-er-ak)

1. n warm, waterproof coat with a hood attached. (see pop group Oasis)

2. n obsessive, geeky character. Often displays an almost unhealthy interest in a specialist area or subject. See also, spanner, spoon, trainspotter, trunion-polisher, stamp collector....

[manek]

quote:
anorak (an-er-ak)

1. n warm, waterproof coat with a hood attached. (see pop group Oasis)

2. n obsessive, geeky character. Often displays an almost unhealthy interest in a specialist area or subject. See also, spanner, spoon, trainspotter, trunion-polisher, stamp collector....

...TVR owners...

[Big_M]

Someone usually called Colin

[JonRB]

quote:Someone usually called Colin

With NHS glasses repaired with a plaster.

[Podie]

... and a thermos flask with a hot lemon drink in it...

[lrussell5]

and a spare pair of pyjamas at home on the radiator

[rthierry]

... and with 5 ball-opints / pencils in his shirt's pocket! Now I see what you mean.
Oh and don't forget dandruff, bad breath, white socks, mobile phone (preferably Nokia Communiator) hanging from the belt, long hair ('cos can't be bothered) or shaved head for the same reason.

Thanks for this most informative session.

Roms

[VTECDave]

quote:
Someone usually called Colin

Oi, my dad's called Colin! Fortunately not an anorak though

[Fatboy]

Duane Dibley

[cpn]

quote:
Duane Dibley

D-Wayne... Dib Lee? (In his best Cat voice!)

Now there is a blast from the past, thanks for that, Grant... Oh, and good luck with the Mini.

[DIGGA]

Saw an anorak in a Dwane Dibley T Shirt at my local ASDA this week. Surely DD is the God of anorak?

Manek - you said it, not me, but I'll own up to it too!