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A joke, especially in Sit Coms, wherein a character consistently refers to something embarrassing (or effeminate) by what they hope is a more dignified name. See also Unusual Euphemism when very unpleasant things are concerned. Compare and contrast with Insistent Terminology. Real Men Wear Pink is the standard subversion. Examples of The European Carry All include:

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  • The European Carry All
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  • A joke, especially in Sit Coms, wherein a character consistently refers to something embarrassing (or effeminate) by what they hope is a more dignified name. See also Unusual Euphemism when very unpleasant things are concerned. Compare and contrast with Insistent Terminology. Real Men Wear Pink is the standard subversion. Examples of The European Carry All include:
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  • A joke, especially in Sit Coms, wherein a character consistently refers to something embarrassing (or effeminate) by what they hope is a more dignified name. See also Unusual Euphemism when very unpleasant things are concerned. Compare and contrast with Insistent Terminology. Real Men Wear Pink is the standard subversion. Examples of The European Carry All include:
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