Basic Instructions by Scott Meyer for June 11, 2021

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    Algolei I  almost 3 years ago

    Fun fact, “umbrage” originated from the Latin umbra, meaning “shadow”.

    Basically they’re throwing shade at each other.

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    Qiset  almost 3 years ago

    I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.

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    Zev   almost 3 years ago

    And thus the filibuster was born.

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    Nuliajuk  almost 3 years ago

    It’s raining today. I need to find my umbrage to go outside.

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    mokspr Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    “Please do not operate heavy machinery or drive a automobile for 24 hours after taking Umbrage…”

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    kartis  almost 3 years ago

    Next scene, they are throwing dictionaries at each other.

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    Plods with ...™  almost 3 years ago

    And lately, I thought you had to beat your opinion into someone.

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    tims145  almost 3 years ago

    Paraphrasing the great J. P. Donleavy: “Sir, know that I shall not tolerate any nerve, cheek, sauce, or other incivility from the likes of youse, and will indeed castigate you memorably if the need arises.”

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