Soushe Awwl Atissu!

Phrases To Know

by Alexander Lachlan McLintock (alexmc@biccdc.co.uk)
written 26 Apr 1993

This article is classified "Fictional"


The phrase "Soushe Awwl Atissu!" is pronounced in the same way as the
three English words: "All," "Sushi," and "Ah - Tishoo!"  [The observant
among you may of course notice that the word "Sushi" is not English but is
in fact a form of Japanese raw fish, and that "Ah - Tishoo!" is not even a
word at all but more an exclamation of irritation to the nasal passages.]

The origins of this phrase vary depending on which drunk you are talking
to, let alone which pub, planet, time zone, and dimension in time and
space you happen to be in.  The general meaning, however, is remarkably
similar wherever you are and is perhaps one of the most widely-known
phrases in the galaxy.  [The second most widely known "phrase" in the
galaxy is the hand gesture of the clenched fist and out-thrust thumb waving
by a roadside - or galactic spaceway.  The most widely known "phrase" in
the galaxy is the clenched fist with a different digit out-stretched.]

The phrase "Soushe Awwl Atissu!" can be summarized as follows:

          "I really like your t-shirt"

It does have various connotations, usually implied by the t-shirt referred
to.  Examples are:

          "I think it is really funny"
          "I think it is really sick"
          "I totally agree with your political statement"
          "It reminds me of the good TV shows of my youth"
          "It reminds me of the bad TV shows of my youth"
          "It advertises popular music of today"
          "It really compliments your figure"
          "The wet glistening goo dripping off your front makes me want to
           rub my hands all over your [insert species specifics here].
           Can I take your t-shirt off and take you home?"

It must be understood that such a phrase as "Soushe Awwl Atissu!" must be
used with care.

See also:
  • McLintock, Alexander Lachlan

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