Well, no, kid, there’s not. That’s why it’s a rule. You have fallen for that misstatement: “The exception proves the rule,” which is actually correctly stated: “The exception proofs the rule.” meaning the exception, if found, tests (proofs, like a baker “proofs” the yeast by testing it in water) that rule and finds it to be not a rule at all.
electricshadow Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Have we found him yet?
Arianne almost 9 years ago
The proof is in the pudding head.
whiteheron almost 9 years ago
Oh yeah?! Well we men tend to die first ! So there!
MeGoNow Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Well, no, kid, there’s not. That’s why it’s a rule. You have fallen for that misstatement: “The exception proves the rule,” which is actually correctly stated: “The exception proofs the rule.” meaning the exception, if found, tests (proofs, like a baker “proofs” the yeast by testing it in water) that rule and finds it to be not a rule at all.
cdnalor almost 9 years ago
That’s a good excuse for chasing younger women. Too bad I can’t keep up anymore.
Cerabooge almost 9 years ago
Thanks, MeGoNow. I always thought it was a dumb thing to say. Your explanation actually makes sense.
Stephen Gilberg almost 9 years ago
Both kids need to see a plastic surgeon.