[General] Some swollen goods

[patran]

Dear teachers

I dont understand the expression of "some swollen goods, love", and why other will laught at it. Could you please advise?


Jamie: I've got something she could take down in evidence!
(Everyone laughs)
David: Oh! (to Donna) Don't worry about this lot.
Keith: Do you want to receive some swollen goods, love?
(David and the others laugh)

Soure: Quotes from "The Office" The Office Season 1 Episode 2 - Work Experience | The Office 1x2

Regards

Anthony the learner

 

[Tdol]

It sounds like stolen goods, which is a common phrase, and the first phrase Jamie says comes from what the police say when they arrest someone, so they're changing the language of arrest into sexual innuendo- instead of receiving stolen goods (a crime), she can receive swollen goods (his erection).

 

[patran]

Thanks Tdol, now I get it! It's a pun!

It sounds like stolen goods, which is a common phrase, and the first phrase Jamie says comes from what the police say when they arrest someone, so they're changing the language of arrest into sexual innuendo- instead of receiving stolen goods (a crime), she can receive swollen goods (his erection).

 

[Tdol]

You've got it. ;-)