Lynda Barry

I tried to be like the richer kids as much as I could because I wanted to live on their streets, at least hang out on their streets and eat their amazing food and walk barefoot on their shag carpets. I became something of a pest in that way, and in general, other people's parents didn't like me.

American Cartoonist

Judy Gold

My desire for my own sitcom began as a little girl - I spent hours lying on my belly on the shag carpeting getting lost in the world of the '70s sitcom. All I wanted to do was run away to the Brady house, The Partridge Family bus; even the project on 'Good Times' seemed better than Clark, NJ.

American Comedian

Shane Larkin

When I was young, it was fun being in the locker room and shagging balls in the outfield in spring training. But I couldn't keep my attention on the games for more than 30 minutes. I would sit there with my Game Boy the whole game.

American Athlete

Betsy Beers

I like to think that Harry Cohn is having a somewhat difficult time sleeping in his grave thinking of a chick with a white shag rug taking over his space.

American Producer

Charlie Brooker

MasterChef''s preliminary stages deliver just the right level of almost-drama for viewers feeling shagged out after a hard day's fruitless existence.

English Critic

Tom Lehman

Like most kids, my dad played. He would drag us out to the course and make us shag balls for him and caddy and all that kind of stuff.

Colin Greenwood

I mean, I'm in a band, we're reasonably successful, I've got a very nice suit - I'm not even a bad person- so why can't I get a shag?

British Musician

Hugh Grant

When I think about actors I know, I'd much rather hear about who they're shagging than what film they're doing next.

English Actor

Stephan Jenkins

When you're just shagging girls, you can talk about it, but once it gets real, then you don't.

American Musician

Brittney Griner

When I was a rookie, I had to shag balls out of the stands. It was my rookie duty.

American Basketball Player

Often used to describe heavy coats or jackets ideal for cold weather.

Winter Garments

Associated with 70s style interiors; may seem outdated or vintage now.

Retro Home Decor

Use shag to contrast with smooth surfaces in interior design.

Texture Contrast

Shag carpets are tougher to clean due to the thick pile.

Maintenance Effort

Specific to baseball context or similar sports situations.

Baseball Lingo

Considered casual language, mostly heard in sports or recreational activities.

Informal Use

Misidentified by many; shags are seabirds, distinguishable from penguins.

Not a Penguin

Shags are often found in coastal regions, not in the open ocean.

Specific Habitats

Refers to traditional smoking methods, less common with modern vaping.

Old-fashioned Smoking

Essential for hand-rolled cigarettes; often a choice of enthusiasts.

Rolling Material

Very casual, may be considered vulgar in formal contexts.

Very Informal

Mainly British slang, may not be understood globally.

Regional Slang

Appears in British music, films, and TV, often for comedic effect.

Pop Culture Reference

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