For those interested in the origins of the word, POM, it seems there are several theories, of which John's is one. Here's a link to the Wikipedia entry if you're interested:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_names_for_the_British

The Oxford English Dictionary seems to prefer the version that the origin came from pomegranite which was Australian rhyming slang for immigrant. Who knows?

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