The commentary in the MSTs may have been nasty and uncalled for; but it was not plagiarism.

Alongside the road with holes in my soul and my shoes / And beaucoups of blues

Judging from the spectrum and the brightness Dr Stickland “wouldn′t give two bob either way”.

The vig is like your tax paid on a bet which goes to the bookie. For example, every $100 I would bet, I had a vig of $10. So if I bet $500 and lost that bet, I would owe $550. Trust me, when you don't win, the vigs add up quick!