“Homes” = short for “homie” = short for “home boy,” invoked in this context as an ironic term of endearment (a-la “look, buddy…”) as opposed to the fictional detective.
American slang is a rich tapestry.
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And don’t forget “homeslice!”
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Gah! I’ve been mis-hearing it all these years. Of course it derives from homegirl, et al. Wonder what else I’ve been wrong about…!
Thanks for the correction, Cuds!
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Incidentally my wife’s nickname for her brother WAS “Holmes,” but that was a sort of a private family joke.
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I would be worried about whether glory was flammable; but since absolutely nobody in this video ended up covered in it I suppose it’s not an issue.
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Perfect analogy for where our stupid stupid world is right now…
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“Don’t be daft, Watson. It is for a case!”
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Uh, Ya I know this is a bad time but, I’d really appreciate a refund for something I was immensely dissatisfied with.
I think maybe we need to start a “Gallery of People Who Can’t Adult” thread.
ETA: Now in place.
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In fairness, I’ve always heard it with an L, and assumed that while it was short for homegirl/boy, it was supposed to a be sarcastic rendition…
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