Bongo Fury

mister munkey wrote:

Alison01326 wrote:What's a quango? Keep meaning to look it up in the dictionary

quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation

Thought everyone knew that!

Damn I thought it was a cross between a Qashqai and a Kangoo

Alison01326 wrote:Thanks. I don't think this is the first time you've helped me with my acronyms Obviously not my strong point

You want to try working for one! I've never had to learn so many acronyms!

quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation

Thought everyone knew that!

I seem to remember that was the original but it was then subtly changed to "National Government".

Now it seems that either is acceptable despite meaning exactly the opposite of each other.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quango


Over the years the blighters have become adept at these subtle changes. Anyone remember the "Social Contract" which became the "Social Compact" (whatever a compact might be)?


Frank