what do you call a chicken that’s been cut up and stewed in its own giblets? (according to Paul Lynde on Hollywood Squares, the answer is, “Mortally Wounded.”) this gag reminded me of it.
and since EMET rightfully noted that i missed it yesterday, A
English is a living and changing language.To decimate originally meant killing every tenth person, a method used by the Romans.Common usage now means to badly hurt or almost destroy.
pouncingtiger about 15 years ago
Sorry, Charlie.
Ronshua about 15 years ago
Checkout the brainy codfish !
yyyguy about 15 years ago
what do you call a chicken that’s been cut up and stewed in its own giblets? (according to Paul Lynde on Hollywood Squares, the answer is, “Mortally Wounded.”) this gag reminded me of it.
and since EMET rightfully noted that i missed it yesterday, A
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gtsagan about 15 years ago
Dewey’s decimated.
McGehee about 15 years ago
Decimated? You mean he’s only 10% dead? (That’s what “decimated” means.)
GROG Premium Member about 15 years ago
OK, but what’s he doing there? Shouldn’t he be on a store shelf?
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bald about 15 years ago
but is it tuna or is it chicken ??
fredbuhl about 15 years ago
This is like the dead horse in bed with you. It’s meant to get their attention. Mission accomplished.
butch1942 about 15 years ago
English is a living and changing language.To decimate originally meant killing every tenth person, a method used by the Romans.Common usage now means to badly hurt or almost destroy.
jpozenel about 15 years ago
So good to know.