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From: bmg@mck-csc.UUCP (Bernard M. Gunther)
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Subject: Colloquialisms
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Date: Mon, 17-Feb-86 10:48:28 EST
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>    Here's a new, light-hearted topic for this group.  Most D&D/AD&D/other
> gaming group come up with colloquialisms for unpronouncable or inadequately
> named monsters.  Some examples from various AD&D games:
> Mr. Blore, the DJ who would not die

Ogre Magi -> Omy (pronounced "Oh My")  It derives from "Lions and Tigers
	and Bears, Oh My." (orignal Wizard of Oz.) 

Bernie Gunther