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How did the Celtic punk band "The Pogues" get their name?

Question #149816. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Sep 16 2023.
Originally posted Sep 16 2023 10:20 PM.

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The name is derived from the Irish Gaelic term "póg mo thóin" basically meaning kiss my backside...

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pogues

Sep 16 2023, 10:23 PM
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