I think the Schnozz must have been referring to Wal-Mart. The largest
retailer in the world and the one that everyone loves to hate.
I also use Wally World to refer to Disney World. My recollection is
that the term comes from Chevy Chase's comedy movie "Vacation" where he
is packing the family off to a large amusement park called Wally World.
To me it has always been a not-so-subtle stand-in for (Walt) Disney World.
Chevy Chase certainly played the amiable idiot. Maybe there's a
connection. But "wally" certainly doesn't have such a meaning in the US
that I'm aware of. English language slang strikes me as not moving too
easily from country to country. Maybe it changes too rapidly for it to
be disseminated even by modern, rapid communications.
Chuck Norcutt
Andrew Fildes wrote:
> I keep wondering if Wally World is a joke of some kind as a 'wally' is
> local slang here for an amiable idiot!
> AndrewF
> Blessed are the cracked - for they let in the light. (Spike Milligan)
> http://www.pbase.com/afildes
> On 20/04/2005, at 4:36 AM, AG Schnozz wrote:
>
>
>>A month or two ago I bought a set of batteries and charger from
>>wally world. These are branded "Digital" and come bundled with a
>>high-speed charger. I got the 2200 version of the AAs.
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