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Who is Fanny?
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Who is Fanny?

Fanny is a legendary lady (a nice and simple girl) who is supposed to console the loser who does not score a single point during a match (13-0)

It is usually hard to accept such a defeat and the loser has to kiss an icon or a statue representing the bottom of a young and "voluptuous" lady.

Nobody knows if she really existed. Most winners will tell you that she did. The losers will tell you that she did not of course. She became a sort of "semi goddess" and if someone tells you that you have to "kiss Fanny", don’t be offended - it is a tradition.

It is a way to express a great loss rather than a great victory. It is also a way to gently tease your opponent.

"Tu vas biser Fanny!!! You will kiss Fanny"

"Tu vas prendre une Fanny!!! You will get a Fanny – I will thrash you"


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