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Smingus-Dyngus - Polish tradition


bolo 2 | 304  
5 Mar 2007 /  #31
Here is how it looks like in Poland: Smigus Dyngus
sledz 23 | 2,250  
5 Mar 2007 /  #32
Well, you're learning it the wrong way!
Don't you dare!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ah come on..........:) :) :)
You know I`m kiddin:)

Here is how it looks like in Poland:

Yeah that looks cool

Krysia, Youll love it!!!!!!:) :)
OP krysia 23 | 3,058  
5 Mar 2007 /  #33
Here is how it looks like in Poland:

I wish I could get Bolo like that.....
bolo 2 | 304  
5 Mar 2007 /  #34
Yeah that looks cool

Yeah, especially when it's snowing outside (I remember people - mostly guys - still were enjoying Smingus Dyngus then...).
OP krysia 23 | 3,058  
5 Mar 2007 /  #35
Krysia, Youll love it!!!!!!

Garden hoses work best...
sledz 23 | 2,250  
5 Mar 2007 /  #36
this ritual is going to catch on quick in the US

Garden hoses work best...

I can use water balloons too.:)
ArturSzastak 3 | 593  
5 Mar 2007 /  #37
this ritual is going to catch on quick in the US

No it won't, it will get outlawed along with everything else that is safely fun. Someone will complain that it is a form of "assault". It's the sad truth, one American ruins it for the rest. :(
sledz 23 | 2,250  
5 Mar 2007 /  #38
Yeah, especially when it's snowing outside (I remember people - mostly guys - still were enjoying Smingus Dyngus then...).

It appears to be used for multi occasions.. Hmmmmmmm
very interesting:)

You think it's a good idea to sneek up the window and get your polish friend wet?

Yeah I`ll just tell the cops its Smingus- Dingus night....

as I`m being hauled away
OP krysia 23 | 3,058  
5 Mar 2007 /  #39
We always did that in Poland with my brothers and sisters and cousins and neighbors. We had bottles, pails, squirt-guns whatever and we would hide on the roof, behind buildings, from windows, etc. Lasted the whole day.

Big water-fights!

Yeah I`ll just tell the cops its Smingus- Dingus night....

Yeah, I can just see their expression when you tell them that! hahahahaha
pingwin 2 | 117  
5 Mar 2007 /  #40
we would hide on the roof,

Was that you Krysia that got me when I left my apartment on my way to church???
ArturSzastak 3 | 593  
5 Mar 2007 /  #41
When I lived in NJ we waited for our neighbors, who were Polish, to drive by with their windows open and then we spray them with the hose......good laughs :)
bolo 2 | 304  
5 Mar 2007 /  #42
I've heard people from the city don't like this tradition too much in Poland and they call the police... :( At least those who have cell phones (most).
ArturSzastak 3 | 593  
5 Mar 2007 /  #43
I've heard people from the city don't like this tradition too much in Poland and they call the police...

Thats why we do it.....to piss them off :)
pingwin 2 | 117  
5 Mar 2007 /  #44
I've heard people from the city don't like this tradition too much in Poland and they call the police... At least those who have cell phones (most).

If they play nice it's no problem, but when the hooligans get out hand then it's time to call the police and watch them get dranched. LOL :)

Thats why we do it.....

So U enjoy pissing people off yeah??
Tlum 12 | 166  
5 Mar 2007 /  #45
I usually had to take a day off when I was in Poland on Smigus dyngus as it wasn't possible for me to get to the bus station dry (and I was dealing with clients so I couldn't be wet :).
ArturSzastak 3 | 593  
5 Mar 2007 /  #46
So U enjoy pissing people off yeah??

Then I make them laugh. No one can resist the Polish charm. Not even my teachers. Can't tell you the number of times I've gotten out of detentions because I can woo them over. :) They love me. Teacher's I haven't had yet know my name before I get to class. Even the nice ladies in the office and lunch ladies know me.

But that's beside the point. Wouldn't you like to pour a bucket of water on some stingy people who complain too much? I sure as hell would.
sledz 23 | 2,250  
5 Mar 2007 /  #47
I Imagine its quite a suprise.........lol
OP krysia 23 | 3,058  
5 Mar 2007 /  #48
Yeah I`ll just tell the cops its Smingus- Dingus night....




ArturSzastak 3 | 593  
5 Mar 2007 /  #49
rsz_9_559.jpg

Where do you find these???
sledz 23 | 2,250  
5 Mar 2007 /  #50
:) how lifelike....hahahahahhaahahhaa

I see that you gave me a Cubs hat...
But that cops could easily said LVPD
pingwin 2 | 117  
5 Mar 2007 /  #51
Wouldn't you like to pour a bucket of water on some stingy people who complain too much? I sure as hell would.

You have point there!!

rsz_9_559.jpg

Good one Krysia!!! Sledz, you have admit the GIRL has talent.
OP krysia 23 | 3,058  
5 Mar 2007 /  #52
At least those who have cell phones

They don't work when wet.
sledz 23 | 2,250  
5 Mar 2007 /  #53
Sledz, you have admit the GIRL has talent.

and likes Smingus- Dingus too :) :)
OP krysia 23 | 3,058  
5 Mar 2007 /  #54
I lived in the wieś and in the city in Poland.
The folks in the wieś are at it more. hahahahaha
shewolf 5 | 1,077  
7 Mar 2007 /  #55
I still can't figure out what Smigus-Dyngus is. What is it?
FISZ 24 | 2,116  
7 Mar 2007 /  #56
polishforums.com/archives/2005-2009/life/smingus-dyngus-tradition-6854/
shewolf 5 | 1,077  
7 Mar 2007 /  #57
People just wet each other, basically? Why?
mlody  
7 Mar 2007 /  #58
Yes. Because it's fun! Girls like being chased by boys and boys like being chased by the police or angry neighbours :).
shewolf 5 | 1,077  
7 Mar 2007 /  #59
Is this done on one special day or is it just anytime? If it's done on one specific day, why on that day? That's what I don't get.
mlody  
7 Mar 2007 /  #60
It is done once a year only on Easter Monday.

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