The way in which a common phrase can be read in either of two ways reminded me of this story:
Back in the 1950s, a sports reporter from Minneapolis was sent to Florida to cover a speedboat-racing regatta, which was won (as often happened) by the top guy in the game, Garfield “Gar” Wood. The reporter filed his story by wire and went to bed. He was awakened in the middle of the night by a bellboy with a telegram from his managing editor, who wanted one more detail for the story: the champ’s age. Western Union charged by the word, and the editor was notoriously stingy, so he kept his query short: “How old Gar Wood?”
To which the reporter, unamused at having his sleep interrupted, replied “Old Gar Wood fine. How you?”
jasonsnakelover almost 2 years ago
But do you know?
Bullet Bronson Premium Member almost 2 years ago
After she goes through the first three and a half billion men you’re up Frank.
Doug K almost 2 years ago
So … in the end – at her end (at the end of her life (when she dies) …
… she wants Frank to be there. She wants Frank to be the last man she sees at her door.
The Reader Premium Member almost 2 years ago
End of the world, man!
sandpiper almost 2 years ago
He’s not a candidate for a reality show.
Count Olaf Premium Member almost 2 years ago
A Match Dot Com date with Madame Cleo.
[Traveler] Premium Member almost 2 years ago
So there is a chance!
InTraining almost 2 years ago
and Ernie is so impressed…!
uniquename almost 2 years ago
She really wants to see past him.
ChukLitl Premium Member almost 2 years ago
♫My first, my last, my everything.♫
Richard S Russell Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The way in which a common phrase can be read in either of two ways reminded me of this story:
Back in the 1950s, a sports reporter from Minneapolis was sent to Florida to cover a speedboat-racing regatta, which was won (as often happened) by the top guy in the game, Garfield “Gar” Wood. The reporter filed his story by wire and went to bed. He was awakened in the middle of the night by a bellboy with a telegram from his managing editor, who wanted one more detail for the story: the champ’s age. Western Union charged by the word, and the editor was notoriously stingy, so he kept his query short: “How old Gar Wood?”
To which the reporter, unamused at having his sleep interrupted, replied “Old Gar Wood fine. How you?”
mourdac Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I’m not saying the Catholic Church is indebted to me for so many woman entering nunneries after dating me but ….
gopher gofer almost 2 years ago
it’s good to have something to look forward to…
kjnrun almost 2 years ago
Now that is funny!