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DANIEL ANDERSON's avatar

“As a scientist, Throckmorton knew if he broke wind in the echo chamber, he would never hear the end of it.”

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Peter Venetoklis's avatar

Had to look that one up. Nice one.

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DANIEL ANDERSON's avatar

Peter, that was a winner for the competition of the first line in a novel. The other one that sticks with me is: “Although Jane was deathly afraid of small animals, she was nevertheless able to eke out a living at the local pet store”.

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DANIEL ANDERSON's avatar

Peter, now that I’ve actually READ your blog, I take great exception with your statement “It adds nothing of note”. I will have you know that more than one acquaintance has told me: “Dan, your ass is so tight that when you fart it plays Yankee Doodle Dandy!” Peter: that is a great many notes!😁

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Peter Venetoklis's avatar

Are they actual notes, as in properly pitched or tuned, or are you just blaring? ;)

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DANIEL ANDERSON's avatar

Depends …😁

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