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  1. Procopius

    What the origin of the "a well-known X" phrase? Never encountered it in the 'states.

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    2. AdrianMF

      AdrianMF

      I suspect it's something to do with avoidance of liability for libel. So we might have "a well-known modeller with a predilection for hedgerow animals..." and then say something scurrilous without it being actionable. See also "adulterous (well known) premier league footballers".

    3. modelglue

      modelglue

      So nice of you to selflessly self-depricate for PC's benefit Adrian!

    4. Procopius

      Procopius

      I wondered if it wasn't linked to the more onerous libel laws in the UK.

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