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Exploring the in-joke ‘La’ in Channel 4’s hit series It’s A Sin

Mystery solved!

It’s A Sin is becoming synonymous with the expression ‘La.’

The one syllable word is repeatedly used throughout the hit Channel 4 series.

But why?! Well it turns out it has a specific and rather relatable meaning.

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Why do they say La on It’s A Sin?

Apparently ‘La’ is so often uttered because it is part of an in-joke between the main characters.

Writer Russell T Davies says that is how many friendship groups operate – they have silly in-jokes and even secret languages.

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So he added in an in-joke word to make the pals appear more relatable.

Speaking on It’s A Sin – After Hours, a web series, Russell explained: “

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Nancy Brown
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