Recurring in-jokes in Private Eye Recurring in-jokes in Private Eye The fortnightly British satirical magazine "Private Eye" has long had a reputation for using euphemistic and irreverent substitute names and titles for people, groups and organisations and has coined a number of expressions to describe sex, drugs, alcohol and other aspects of human activity. Over the years these names and expressions have become in-jokes, used frequently in the magazine without explanation. Some have passed into general usage and can be found in other media and everyday conversation. "From the message boards" is a parody of on-line discussion threads (especially those of BBC Radio 5 Live)
Arthur Turner (Tottenham Hotspur football manager) Arthur Turner (Tottenham Hotspur football manager) Arthur Turner (died 1949) was a lifelong employee of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club who served in a number of capacities from 1906 when he joined as Secretary of the Club. On the resignation of Fred Kirkham in 1908 the Directors of the club decided not to appoint new manager. However, Turner took responsibility in the main for running the side until December 1912 when Peter McWilliam was appointed manager. Turner remained at the Club and ensured its continuance during the First World War. Once again, in August 1942 Turner took over as Manager and