Maureen JohnsonHey! Jack the Wanker! Over here! I want your autograph!
About This Quote
The English are known for their bluntness. This is reflected in the greeting "Hey, Jack the Wanker!" When someone asked Nelson Mandela how he was when he was in prison, he replied, "It's quite alright when you get used to it." Apparently, Mandela wasn't too fond of this greeting.
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