The meaning of Parramatta

[emjaycee]

Despite the popular belief that "Parramatta" is derived from an aboriginal word (Burrumatta) meaning "Place of many Eels" I am of the opinion that it means something totally different.

Like many words in the English language, popular usage over time can change the meaning of a word. For me, in the 00's it is best defined as:
Parramatta (parr-a-matt-a)
Heartache, expectation, disappointment, excitement, frustration, belief, excellence, mediocrity, hopelessness, confidence and hope.

I hope every week that they can play to the level we fans expect. I suffer with them in every loss and celebrate every win. I am disappointed when they don't play to their ability but most of all, I believe that one day soon, maybe not this year and maybe not next year, but soon, Parramatta will also mean Champions.

 

[Angry_eel]

Parramatta means we've had our glory years and thats a proof we can do it again.

 

[jayjayselmes]

now that finch the skirt is coming to parra im not sure what we are

 

[Bazal]

now that finch the skirt is coming to parra im not sure what we are

Just out of interest, have you ever contributed anything that wasn't a giant whinge/dummy spit/verbal diaorrhea? Why ruin a perfectly good thread with a bitchfest about something that has absolutely nothing to do with the original subject matter?

BTW I quite enjoyed the post MJC, very poetic....

 

[number8]

I always thought the name Parramatta was aboriginal for "place where eels lie down". No sh*t, That's the meaning I've always known of. It does play into rival fans bullsh*t though when we do fall short!

 

[Angry_eel]

now that finch the skirt is coming to parra im not sure what we are

For f**k sake mate, have u ever supported any decision from the club. give the guy a chance. i hate supporters who always want it their way.

 

[JOB 3:14]

now that finch the skirt is coming to parra im not sure what we are

I have my doubts.

 

[JessEel]

nice start to a thread MJC, too bad that there really are some negative idiots in this world.

 

[Mr. Fahrenheit]

MJC... very good post, im positive that even this year we can be champions... but if not this yr, next year.

negative idiots, f**k off

 

[parra pete]

Parramatta belting Wests...now that was really mean.
Does the thread indicate that the Eels are becoming mean? "The Meaning of Parramatta"
Like "The Toughening of Parramatta" or "Stingy in Defence of Parramatta"
or "The Miserly Nature of Parramatta"....
Please discuss.....:lol: