Good, better, best, bestest - NOOOO!

N oodles have a nice evening

I think this tiresome word predates Sarah Ferguson. It's a sort of grown-ups' version of baby-speak, isn't it? Absurd.

Do you have any special reason for being unpleasant to me, Noodles. As far as I know, we have never shared a thread before. Or have we?

Noodles how very dare you

I often wonder if Sf and Prince Andrew ever actually ceased to be married [other than officially I mean]. Hope my wondering isn't treasonable .

Greatnan, I'm sure your words are studied carefully, but not in a good way.

Enjoy Les Mis. Nellie ,

If you can be gormless can you be gormfull? Its worrying me right now!

Off to see Les Mis and bunking off choir! he! he!

Gormless just means not too bright - it doesn't preclude somebody being pleasant and friendly.
I love the way every word I write is studied so carefully!

What became of "gormless"

I agree, she does come across as a nice, friendly person. I think she was devastated when her mother ran off with the polo chap.

Greatnan I don't disagree with you re SF although I think she may well be a warm and caring human being, easily influenced and seduced by wealth. Using the word 'bestest' seems to me to be her trying to be one of the girls, in this case, her daughters' world.

I think it might be well known outside of business, Sel!
SF wasn't too bright letting herself being seen with her financial advisor in a suggestive situation, or running up millions of pounds of debts. I don't think she is likely to win Brain of Britain.
However, she is certainly bright enough to know what it takes to stay good friends with Andrew - I think keeping quiet about certain matters could be the secret of her success.

I think Sarah Ferguson is quite a savvy wench ,

Good, better, best - well known in business, I presume SF just added 'bestest' ironically.

I would put money on Sarah coping , Noodle

Ah, a new voice - excellent. The more the merrier.

Gosh, I'll bet Sarah Ferguson is really hurting at your comments. Still, as she didn't go to a convent, and probably doesn't give a fig about such things, she'll be able to cope.

As the night follows day.......

Mind you she seems to have "Air Miles" wrapped round her little finger . They live in the same house .

Agreed Ana I think it is usually meant to be amusing and not taken seriously.

It's quite often used jokily though, by people who do actually know it's not a real word.