Why is it called a Pony bottle?
Pony bottle
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In more genteel days an item smaller than a normal item was called a pony, as a pony is smaller version of a full-size horse (pony keg is a small keg, etc.).
If it were to be christened today it would be called a "Mini-Me" bottle.....
The above is a joke and is not intended to offend ponies or Mini-Me.....
If it were to be christened today it would be called a "Mini-Me" bottle.....
The above is a joke and is not intended to offend ponies or Mini-Me.....
MSilvia
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As Doc said, it's small. The same reason a small keg of beer is called a "pony keg".WeekendDiver:Why is it called a Pony bottle?
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Mmm... I'm more of a wino - that explains my limited frame of reference.
Thanks for the explanations!
Thanks for the explanations!
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