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March 12, 2013, 12:54
arnie
Proving the rule
Wondermark.

Remember to click the links to the other sightings of the Useless Linguist!


Build a man a fire and he's warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he's warm for the rest of his life.
March 12, 2013, 13:38
Geoff
Your link reminded me of the day I walked into my home and found an elephant sitting on what used to be the sofa. Needless to say I was startled. "Did I startle you? Did you do a double-take," the elephant queried? "Damn right, I sputtered! Who the hell are you?" He replied, grinning, "I'm the Elephant of Surprise!"


It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. -J. Krishnamurti
March 12, 2013, 14:25
Tom
Well, I have to hand it to you, most people are too afraid to even address the elephant in the room.
March 12, 2013, 17:10
goofy
I made the mistake of looking this phrase up on wikipedia. It lists "five ways in which the phrase is commonly used, here listed in order from most to least correct." Serious nonsense indeed.

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March 12, 2013, 17:20
BobHale
And in turn, the Elephant of Surprise reminded me of my favourite Gary Larson cartoon.

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March 13, 2013, 05:02
Geoff
Ah, yes, I remember him well. Had Larson only published on the 15th of the month, would it have been the Farce Ide?


It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. -J. Krishnamurti
March 13, 2013, 06:28
arnie
quote:
would it have been the Farce Ide?

Only in March, July, October and May.


Build a man a fire and he's warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he's warm for the rest of his life.
March 13, 2013, 22:22
Kalleh
Nice tagline, arnie! Smile