The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #46605   Message #691930
Posted By: Stephen L. Rich
17-Apr-02 - 07:13 AM
Thread Name: Oxymorons
Subject: RE: Oxymorons
Amos -- I agree

Wincing Devil -- applause for "Tame Cat"

Nigel Parsons -- plural noted. I'll know next time.

GUEST,jonm -- YES!!!!!

Greg Stephens -- I suspect that "friendly fire" probably started its life as a eupemism created by those in command and, as frequently happens when leaders are being espcially silly, was turned into ironic humor by those being commanded.

Stephen