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bunny

08-21-2007 07:06 PM

Deeper meaning of liff

You should all read this book (by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd) of definitions. A personal favorite of mine:

Pelutho (n.)
A South American ball game. The balls are whacked against a brick wall with a stout wooden bat until the prisoner confesses.

Krusnik69

08-21-2007 09:06 PM

Re: Deeper meaning of liff

ouch?

ChrisV

08-22-2007 06:02 AM

Re: Deeper meaning of liff

Aboyne (q.v.)

To play against an expert at a game of skill so appallingly that none of his clever strategies are any use.

All-In Flynn

08-22-2007 10:36 AM

Re: Deeper meaning of liff

Peoria: Fear of peeling too few potatoes. That one has a special place in my heart. Begorrah.

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