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Post by Anxiety Propriety on Apr 16, 2021 5:20:21 GMT
Which catch phrase is your favorite? For me, hands down, it has to be "What is the situation of things?" It's such a frustratingly nebulous question. Absolutely hilarious.
What say you?
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Post by Yastreb on Apr 16, 2021 10:19:37 GMT
Any of these Prickisms work for you?
Ah, the penny’s dropped at last. Spot the brain cell!
Are you telling me that you don’t know him?
Barrister, this is important.
CAN YOU HEAR ME?
Call it back, so I know you have it correctly.
Call it back, you greasy pig
Call it back, your Majesty
Call the number back to me.
Did you hear that?
Did you just cut the call?
Don’t you talk over me!
Every time I call back, I have to pay one British pound reconnection fee.
Everything is good. Everything is transparent.
Frustrating, isn't it?
He's a man of God, he would never lie to me.
He called you the number over the phone, and then shredded the slip for security porpoise.
I did not know this!
I don’t do favours in business.
I have to ask you something very important; once you’ve collected the money on Monday, how long will it be before I receive my funds?
I hear a noise in my ear. I think it’s network sound.
I sent the money to your chairman in Ghana, but you need not worry, he told me that he would send you your share.
I smoke Indian Hemp because I get pains in my back. It’s natural, it’s a vegetable.
I’m coughing because I smoke Indian Hemp and Indian Hemp makes me cough.
I’m just going outside for a cigarette, I’ll be back in five minutes.
It’s in safe hands.
I’ve always been respectful.
I’ve always treated you with respect.
Let me speak to the Ashawo.
Let's play the Hello Game.
Let’s work together as men and get this done.
No email, no SMS. No email, no SMS. No email, no SMS.
So next week, when he sends you your share, when are you going to send me my fundzzzzzzz?
That's a lot of money!
The barrister would never lie to me.
The money has been sent, but don't worry, the barrister is going to send you your share.
There are too many harkers and fraud stars, we do it this way for security porpoise.
We’ve got to the bottom of this matter, we’ve fished it out.
What's changed in two seconds?
What is the situation of things?
When I smoke Indian Hemp, my head gets messed up, and sometimes I can't remember anything.
When you pick up the money on Monday, how long will it be before you send my fundzzzzzzzzz?
Why did you cut the call?
You can FEEED very well.
You needn’t worry, because the barrister will send you your share!
You work for him!
You’re not saying anything! What’s happening?
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Post by creepthecreepers on Apr 16, 2021 12:32:26 GMT
We are not quarreling, we're old friends.
We need to work together as men to get this done.
But there is problem.
The clack is on his/her computa.
Grab him by the cloth.
Barrister, I don't understand.
I travelled 90 minutes on the bus, A BUS, to get here!
Are you playing with me?
THAT'S IT! NO DOLLARS! NO DOLLARS!
SING YOU BASTARD!
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Post by Yastreb on Apr 16, 2021 13:40:00 GMT
We are not quarreling, we're old friends. But there is problem. I travelled 90 minutes on the bus, A BUS, to get here! THAT'S IT! NO DOLLARS! NO DOLLARS! I can't believe I forgot those lines!
"I live in the bush!" "No dollars for you!" "I'm a sixty-four years man."
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Post by Anxiety Propriety on Apr 16, 2021 15:08:24 GMT
There was one that he used long ago, he brought it back in a recent stream, it involves someone in the scenario having a gun, and Pricky says "He go show you some fucking gunshots". My brother and I just LOST it with that line! It never developed as a catchphrase, but I hope it catches on as one down the line. Hilarious!
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Post by creepthecreepers on Apr 16, 2021 18:34:53 GMT
Maybe if there's another Franklin Edward-like situation where the higher-ups and police staff get bribed again and again, that private detective will have to return to show some gunshots once again.
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Post by cheesychickengran on Apr 16, 2021 20:53:53 GMT
"You are behaving like a small boy who has never left his village!"
"You went to school that had cow who looked in window!"
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Post by eric1945 on Apr 16, 2021 23:16:27 GMT
"When you receive my payment, when will I get my fundzzzz?"
"We are old friends, we are not quarreling"
"I'm not begging you to do this business, DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME?"
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Post by Yastreb on Apr 17, 2021 0:56:00 GMT
"You are behaving like a small boy who has never left his village!" "You went to school that had cow who looked in window!" I missed that first one, damn it! Don't recall the second.
"We are matured men."
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Post by Yastreb on Apr 17, 2021 10:10:26 GMT
Here's an expanded list.
Ah, the penny’s dropped at last. Spot the brain cell!
Are you telling me that you don’t know him?
Barrister, this is important.
But there is problem.
CAN YOU HEAR ME?
Call it back, so I know you have it correctly.
Call it back, you greasy pig
Call it back, your Majesty
Call the number back to me.
Did you hear that?
Did you just cut the call?
Don’t you talk over me!
Every time I call back, I have to pay one British pound reconnection fee.
Everything is good.
Everything is transparent.
Frustrating, isn't it?
He's a man of God, he would never lie to me.
He called you the number over the phone, and then shredded the slip for security porpoise.
I did not know this!
I don’t do favours in business.
I have to ask you something very important; once you’ve collected the money on Monday, how long will it be before I receive my funds?
I hear a noise in my ear. I think it’s network sound.
I live in the bush!
I sent the money to your chairman in Ghana, but you need not worry, he told me that he would send you your share.
I smoke Indian Hemp because I get pains in my back. It’s natural, it’s a vegetable.
I'm a sixty-four years man."
I’m coughing because I smoke Indian Hemp and Indian Hemp makes me cough.
I’m just going outside for a cigarette, I’ll be back in five minutes.
I'm putting my phone on speaker.
It’s in safe hands.
I’ve always been respectful.
I’ve always treated you with respect.
I travelled 90 minutes on the bus to get here!
Let me speak to the Ashawo.
Let's play the Hello Game.
Let's move forward as men.
Let’s work together as men and get this done.
No dollars for you!
No email, no SMS. No email, no SMS. No email, no SMS.
Put yourself in my shoe.
So next week, when he sends you your share, when are you going to send me my fundzzzzzzz?
That's a lot of money!
The barrister would never lie to me.
The money has been sent, but don't worry, the barrister is going to send you your share.
There are too many harkers and fraud stars, we do it this way for security porpoise.
We are matured men.
We are old friends, we are not quarrelling.
We’ve got to the bottom of this matter, we’ve fished it out.
What's changed in two seconds?
What is the situation of things?
When I smoke Indian Hemp, my head gets messed up, and sometimes I can't remember anything.
When you pick up the money on Monday, how long will it be before you send my fundzzzzzzzzz?
Why did you cut the call?
You can buy garri, and puff puff, and you can FEEED very well.
You needn’t worry, because the barrister will send you your share!
You work for him!
You're behaving like a small boy who never left his village!
You're behaving like a small boy who never went to school.
You’re not saying anything! What’s happening?
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Post by Gerald Croft on Apr 17, 2021 14:51:19 GMT
By God's grace, all is well.
I don't understand any of this!
If you're not serious, then forget all about it. I'm not begging you.
What is the situation with this corona virus? I hope you are wearing nose glove and hand mask.
Will I have to pay tax? Tax. T-A-X, tax.
OK, OK, very good, excellent.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN, YOU'RE NOT BEGGING ME!
I was on the bus coming here and I got a phone call. It was Barrister Mensah. He said "where are you going Pricky?". I said I'm coming to the city to send the money to [insert scammer's name here]. He said "no no, there has been a change of plan / miss take, the money must come to me in Ghana".
I have never done this before; it is all new to me.
The Barrister tells me that Nigeria is part of Ghana, so you work in the same place (I had fun adapting this one to "the Barrister tells me that USA is in Ghana" - the scammer couldn't believe my stupidity)
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Post by Gerald Croft on Apr 17, 2021 14:59:15 GMT
And not to forget: it's x British pounds, that converts to y Ghana cedi, the account number is ......419..., account holder Anthony A**moa, Bank of Africa, Accra, Ghana (best when repeatedly stated verbatim over a scammer's shouting).
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Post by Macs on Apr 17, 2021 22:39:58 GMT
"Bring him in" or "Let's bring him in again" "This guy is Gold" "Don't hang up the call. It costs me 2 pounds to reconnect" (before it was 1 pound)  "If you are not serious, then forget all about it. I am not begging you." "Go somewhere quiet, where you are is noisy" "There is a long queue" "The clerk is with the money, he has his computer open, he will tell you now much you will receive in your local currency" |
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Post by Bob on Apr 21, 2021 4:35:42 GMT
"There is a queue. Do you understand? There is a queue!"
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Post by Yastreb on Apr 22, 2021 11:38:58 GMT
"Ahah!" (when Pricky accepts the "corrupt clerk's" version of events; usually followed by Lad wrath)
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Post by Security Porpoise on Apr 24, 2021 16:12:06 GMT
I'm quite fond of the "Security porpoise" one myself.  |
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Post by Yastreb on Apr 30, 2021 3:29:30 GMT
Here's another extended list.
Ahah! (when Mr P accepts the "corrupt clerk's" version of events; usually followed by Lad wrath)
Ah, the penny’s dropped at last. Spot the brain cell!
Are you telling me that you don’t know him?
Barrister, this is important.
But there is problem.
By God's grace, all is well.
CAN YOU HEAR ME?
Call it back, so I know you have it correctly.
Call it back, you greasy pig
Call it back, your Majesty
Call the number back to me.
Did you hear that?
Did you just cut the call?
Don’t you talk over me!
Don't you try a fast one on me!
Every time I call back, I have to pay one British pound reconnection fee.
Everything is good.
Everything is transparent.
Frustrating, isn't it?
Go somewhere quiet, where you are is noisy.
He's a man of God, he would never lie to me.
He called you the number over the phone, and then shredded the slip for security porpoise.
I did not know this!
I don’t do favours in business.
I have never done this before; it is all new to me.
I have to ask you something very important; once you’ve collected the money on Monday, how long will it be before I receive my funds?
I hear a noise in my ear. I think it’s network sound.
I live in the bush!
I sent the money to your chairman in Ghana, but you need not worry, he told me that he would send you your share.
I smoke Indian Hemp because I get pains in my back. It’s natural, it’s a vegetable.
I don't understand any of this!
I travelled 90 minutes on the bus to get here!
If you're not serious, then forget all about it. I'm not begging you.
I'm a sixty-four years man.
I’m coughing because I smoke Indian Hemp and Indian Hemp makes me cough.
I’m just going outside for a cigarette, I’ll be back in five minutes.
I'm putting my phone on speaker.
It’s in safe hands.
I’ve always been respectful.
I’ve always treated you with respect.
Let me speak to the Ashawo.
Let's play the Hello Game.
Let's move forward as men.
Let’s work together as men and get this done.
No dollars for you!
No email, no SMS. No email, no SMS. No email, no SMS.
Put yourself in my shoe.
So next week, when he sends you your share, when are you going to send me my fundzzzzzzz?
That's a lot of money!
The barrister would never lie to me.
The clerk is with the money, he has his computer open, he will tell you how much you will receive in your local currency.
The money has been sent, but don't worry, the barrister is going to send you your share.
There are too many harkers and fraud stars, we do it this way for security porpoise.
There is a long queue.
There is a queue. Do you understand? There is a queue!
We are matured men.
We are old friends, we are not quarrelling.
We’ve got to the bottom of this matter, we’ve fished it out.
What's changed in two seconds?
What is the situation of things?
What is the situation with this corona virus? I hope you are wearing nose glove and hand mask.
When I smoke Indian Hemp, my head gets messed up, and sometimes I can't remember anything.
When you pick up the money on Monday, how long will it be before you send my fundzzzzzzzzz?
Why did you cut the call?
Will I have to pay tax? Tax. T-A-X, tax.
You can buy garri, and puff puff, and you can FEEED very well.
You needn’t worry, because the barrister will send you your share!
You work for him!
You're behaving like a small boy who never left his village!
You're behaving like a small boy who never went to school.
You’re not saying anything! What’s happening?
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Post by Pricky on Apr 30, 2021 15:43:11 GMT
I am stunned that people remember so many of these phrases. A lot actually come from the Scammers themselves. For eg, '...show you some f***ing gunshort' came from an email sent to another scambaiter a long time ago. The Scammer was a 'hitman', an old format, which I haven't seen for years.
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Post by Anxiety Propriety on May 2, 2021 0:08:38 GMT
Haha, that's great! I swear "He go show you some fucking gunshort" increased my life expectancy! It's so broken! 😅
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Post by jscambaitz on May 3, 2021 8:05:06 GMT
By far, the funniest Prickism is “fundzzzzzzzzz”. I don’t know why, but every time I hear it, I begin laughing! 😅 I’m interested as to the origin of this particular Prickism, or did it just evolve organically? 😅
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Post by Gerald Croft on May 3, 2021 9:31:36 GMT
I believe it's because scammers found it difficult to understand the word "funds" (it is pronounced quite differently in a Nigerian accent), and so Pricky got used to making every sound in the word very clear.
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Post by MildredPierce on May 15, 2021 9:32:06 GMT
I believe it's because scammers found it difficult to understand the word "funds" (it is pronounced quite differently in a Nigerian accent), and so Pricky got used to making every sound in the word very clear. That's the way I understand it. It wasn't meant to be funny but it ended up being a Prickyism. |
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Post by MildredPierce on May 15, 2021 9:39:27 GMT
Some of my favs:
Your ma ma still feeds you with a plastic spoon
Why didn't you tell me you were hungry
There's a bunch of others that I can't remember them exactly but they're something like this:
You can feed your family very well
Squat in bush wid your brudahs
Set a trap to catch pouch rats
Pricky says the darndest things.
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Post by Captain Nigeria on May 17, 2021 8:47:41 GMT
I believe it's because scammers found it difficult to understand the word "funds" (it is pronounced quite differently in a Nigerian accent), and so Pricky got used to making every sound in the word very clear. Really. How does the Nigerian pronunciation sound? |
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Post by Gerald Croft on May 17, 2021 13:25:12 GMT
The pronunciation of the vowel in "funds" varies between different accents quite a lot. In Pricky's accent (southern English) it is pronounced /fɐndz/ (closer to "fands") whereas in at least some Nigerian accents I have heard it is pronounced something like /fõz/ (closer to "fons" or "phones").
(The text between the slashes is International Phonetic Alphabet, which is used to write words in any language as they sound regardless of how they are spelled).
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