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Subject:Re: Speaking of Improper Terminology From:Mindy Mae <mindymae -at- TECHREPS -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 17 Sep 1997 17:09:08 -0600
At 03:19 PM 9/17/97 -0700, you wrote:
>I have taken the liberty of compiling a list of =
>very naughty words that should no longer be used in any form of =
>communication.
>
>* sextet
>* titillate
>* Volvo
>* kumquat
And Bangkok should change its name. ;-}
>* pianist (may be pronounced too quickly, leading to unfortunate =
>confusion)
I say "piano player"! I am reminded of the joke about the four puppies, all
named for obvious reasons -- Snowball, for being white; Spot, for being
speckled; Midnight, for being black; and Beethoven, because he was the
pee-in'-est. <blush>
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