You know what they say - set a man on fire, he's warm the rest of his life

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Ersatz86@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 324d (1 reply)

I really appreciate how, in this instance, a comma is completely optional, with much the same outcome:

“Try burning this one asshole”… Well, if I must. You sure?

vs.

“Try burning this one, asshole”… OK?

NABDad@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 324d

Just the one?

Geodad@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 324d
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EtherWhack@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 324d

Anyone got a lighter?

miked@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 324d

I love that saying.

Right up there with "kissing hands and shaking babies."