The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #111144   Message #2337928
Posted By: Bill D
11-May-08 - 06:34 PM
Thread Name: BS: Daftnesses
Subject: RE: BS: Daftnesses
Every now & then I am reminded of the old story about Dr. Samuel Johnson, compiler of an early dictionary.

   Some ladies came to see him with a complaint. "Dr. Johnson," explained the spokesperson, "There are some improper words in your dictionary!"

"Madam," replied Johnson, "You have been looking for them!"