Talk:Camberwell Carrot

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Is this really a common but specific type of joint? Deb 19:37, 9 Sep 2004 (UTC)
 * I don't know about common, but is specific. Probably should clarify what it is, and merge/redir to cannabis or some slang page (doesn't seem to fit well into street name), or possibly Withnail and I. Another option is soft redir to . I have rewritten it to clarify what it is. Niteowlneils 19:47, 9 Sep 2004 (UTC)
 * The term was invented in a 1987 movie. I've never heard of the term on this side of the Atlantic.  A google search gives 1080 hits--about what I'd expect for a non-notable neologism.  Delete.  --Ardonik.talk 21:17, Sep 9, 2004 (UTC)
 * Merge and redirect or Keep; very common term in the UK, and certainly not a neologism. James F. (talk) 08:57, 14 Sep 2004 (UTC)
 * This be real, at least in London. Des-mond 17:31, 15 Sep 2004 (UTC)
 * Keep. A harmless and mildly interesting bit of popular culture. If we can have articles on every single Pokemon, and vast expanses of prose for obscure Tolkein and Star Trek characters we can surely accomodate a little article on a phrase popularised by what is after all a very notable and popular film. Compare the recently discussed article on the phrase "Does exactly what it says on the tin". You won't find so many references on Google for this, but it's worthy of inclusion all the same. I also don't believe it would fit too well if it were to be merged into another article. &mdash; Trilobite (Talk) 19:45, 15 Sep 2004 (UTC)

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"Unsmokeable"
I am afraid this is very subjective, but then my reasons for questioning it are also. The Camberwell Carrot is neither "unrollable" nor "unsmokeabe". It can use anywhere up to twelve papers (small by tradition, as the film was made before large were invented) although depending on the method a roller may require more. The easiest way to role a "Twelve skin" Camberwell carrot is in a 1-2-2-3-4 formation, i.e.

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____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Hence I have removed the word "unsmokeable". It is actually quite pleasant. Whiskey in the Jar 15:46, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Expand, merge or redirect
This page is a mere dictionary definition (something which Wikipedia is not). It explains the meaning and alleged origins of a phrase. I can't find any encyclopedic content on this page. The definitions belong over in Wiktionary where folks with the right skills, interests and lexical tools can more easily sort out the meanings and origins.

Options to fix the page here include:
 * 1) Expand the page with encyclopedic content - that is, content that goes well beyond the merely lexical.
 * 2) Redirect the page to a more general page on the appropriate sub-genre of slang.
 * 3) Replace the current contents with a soft-redirect to Wiktionary (usually done using the wi template).

Pending a better answer, I'm implementing option 3 for now. Rossami (talk) 22:14, 14 February 2008 (UTC)