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In retrospect, I can certainly see why it would be read that way, but it's not what the words mean. Joel Send a noteboard - 02/06/2010 01:14:20 AM
And I don't think I'm alone in that.

I know the phrase is often used euphemistically, but that's not quite the same as a definition. However, since you're the third person (to my knowledge) to read it that way, it seems the point is valid; language, after all, is about communication, not slavish adherence to form. One of these days I'm gonna push Humpty Dumpty off his wall though.
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