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.
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.
i actually think "relatives are related" has a lot that can be read into
I do not doubt this, but must admit that I cannot think of what those readings might be.
i'm thinking: related biologically, behaviorally, metaphysically, etc
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.
This newsletter will take greater care with the construction of its verbs in the future.
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.
"Soup is at a temperature" NEVER should have won that poll.
This passion is admirable. Yet we must respect the results of the poll.