Booby trap

Posted by Helen Meiling on July 22, 2004

The origin of booby trap comes from a sailing background. In need of a bit of dietary variety, sailors would set up a simple rope noose on the decks of their ships baited with bread or stale biscuits. Passing sea-birds, like booby's would land on deck seeking rest or shelter and be lured and caught in the rope, hence 'booby trap'

• Booby trap Gary 22/July/04
  • Booby hatch ESC 22/July/04
    • BUNNY TRAP Acme 31/July/04
• Booby trap Smiley 22/July/04