Talk:Little Whinging

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[edit] Language Question

Doesn't "Anglo-Australian" imply that it's only understood by those with roots in England and Australia (cf. e.g. Italian-American)? I think "English and Australian slang for..." would be better; "English slang" would be better yet, since this has nothing to do with Australia. Marnanel 05:47, 20 Mar 2004 (UTC)

Changed to "English slang". —Wereon 13:16, May 27, 2005 (UTC)

It does have something to do with Australia. Although the word may have originated in England, it fell out of use there. But it became very popular in Australia, particularly in reference to 'whinging poms' - English immigrants who continually complain about everything. This was noticed back in England. In this way, 'whinge' made its way back 'home'. --Elitism 10:27, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Style

The descriptions are not necessarily essay-like, but they do lack a formal done and seem be meer judgements. I do agree with these assessments of Little Whinging, and think they are what J.K. Rowling intended, but they are not befitting of an encyclopedia entry.

John Reaves 10:46, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Mark Evans?

When is it stated that he lives in Little Whinging? I've removed it for now.

John Reaves 20:09, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

• Well, he did live close enough for Dudley to beat him up, methinks. Thus assuming that no boy of Evans' assumed age would wander accross the country... --JohanTenge - /spit 00:50, 26 December 2006 (UTC)