Named after the industrial action 1984-85 (The Miners Strike) when Britain was brought to it's knees by miners solidarity and the phrase 'One out, all out'.

A particularly agressive bout of diarrhoea that reduces time spent in the toilet by 50%.
Feeling rough today Dougal.
Had a few beers last night and I've got the miners on strike. Excuse me.......got to dash....
by The good looking one October 1, 2010
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