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Julienne Jones's avatar

i actually think "relatives are related" has a lot that can be read into

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Ikechukwu Ufomadu's avatar

I do not doubt this, but must admit that I cannot think of what those readings might be.

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Julienne Jones's avatar

i'm thinking: related biologically, behaviorally, metaphysically, etc

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Ajai Raj's avatar

Sir: "Apples can be fruits" is a wildly inappropriate entry. The verb construction "can be" raises the possibility that some apples might not be fruits — a possibility that is far from boring, and which indeed threatens to intrigue me for some time.

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Ikechukwu Ufomadu's avatar

This newsletter will take greater care with the construction of its verbs in the future.

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Ajai Raj's avatar

Much obliged, thank you. In a world determined to overstimulate us at every turn, the boringness of your observations is a much-needed resource, and I commend your commitment thereto.

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masl tov's avatar

"Soup is at a temperature" NEVER should have won that poll.

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Ikechukwu Ufomadu's avatar

This passion is admirable. Yet we must respect the results of the poll.

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