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The [[Middle Kingdom|Kingdom of the Middle]] uses "'''hoobah'''" as an expression of acclamation and joy. |
The [[Middle Kingdom|Kingdom of the Middle]] uses "'''hoobah'''" as an expression of acclamation and joy. |
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Legend has it that an early [[king]] of the Middle, upon being presented with a troupe of belly-dancers, exclaimed "Hubba hubba!" This was immediately corrected by the king's [[herald]] to the ancient phrase "Hoobah hoobah" either to save the king's dignity, or to protect him from his [[queen]]. |
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See also: [[huzzah]], [[vivat]], [[wassail]]. |
See also: [[huzzah]], [[vivat]], [[wassail]]. |
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Revision as of 13:06, 27 October 2004
The Kingdom of the Middle uses "hoobah" as an expression of acclamation and joy.
Legend has it that an early king of the Middle, upon being presented with a troupe of belly-dancers, exclaimed "Hubba hubba!" This was immediately corrected by the king's herald to the ancient phrase "Hoobah hoobah" either to save the king's dignity, or to protect him from his queen.
