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Title: Random thoughts of a Frog...
Post by: Frog on June 28, 2014, 01:33:16 PM
...that cause many to suggest that I get a life (or a therapist)

My wife asked me today to bring her a sucker (in this case, a Tootsie Roll Pop)
I realized that something was screwy because, she, in fact was the "sucker" and the candy was the "sucked" or "suckee".
What's up with that?
Title: Re: Random thoughts of a Frog...
Post by: jason-23 on June 28, 2014, 01:42:56 PM
That is a profouns conundrum!
Title: Re: Random thoughts of a Frog...
Post by: sqslabs on June 28, 2014, 02:19:32 PM
So where do roller frames fit into all this?   :o
Title: Re: Random thoughts of a Frog...
Post by: mooseman on June 28, 2014, 02:23:43 PM
My recommendation is you not try to share your vision on this with Mrs. Frog as you may find yourself sitting uncomfortably on one end of a rolled paper stick. ::)
mooseman
Title: Re: Random thoughts of a Frog...
Post by: tpitman on June 28, 2014, 03:12:16 PM
I (think) she used the word "sucker" as an adjective of the sugary treat she requested, whereas you see it as a noun.
I think.
Title: Re: Random thoughts of a Frog...
Post by: Frog on June 28, 2014, 03:52:33 PM
My recommendation is you not try to share your vision on this with Mrs. Frog as you may find yourself sitting uncomfortably on one end of a rolled paper stick. ::)
mooseman

Too late, as you may expect, she was the first recipient of my deep thought, LOL!

And the paper stick is where it belongs, in the recycling, with no painful detours or stopovers.
Title: Re: Random thoughts of a Frog...
Post by: Frog on June 28, 2014, 04:00:30 PM
I (think) she used the word "sucker" as an adjective of the sugary treat she requested, whereas you see it as a noun.
I think.

Nope Tom, I'm not buying it! You can't bring someone an adjective.
Besides, we all know that is the common, though somewhat less charming term for lollypop. I'm not faulting her for using the term, just for the fact that the term itself is strange if you make the mistake of thinking about it.

Not unlike the Carlin-esque questions about terms like fire fighters, and freedom fighters. Are they for or against?
Title: Re: Random thoughts of a Frog...
Post by: Mr Tees!! on June 28, 2014, 06:42:39 PM
"Honey, will you please bring me a suckee?"
 
^^^ maybe because THAT just sounds REALLY FREAKIN CREEPY?!
Title: Re: Random thoughts of a Frog...
Post by: mooseman on June 29, 2014, 11:08:26 AM
My recommendation is you not try to share your vision on this with Mrs. Frog as you may find yourself sitting uncomfortably on one end of a rolled paper stick. ::)
mooseman

Too late, as you may expect, she was the first recipient of my deep thought, LOL!

And the paper stick is where it belongs, in the recycling, with no painful detours or stopovers.

in life and marriage specifically it pays to know your audience....you is a lucky frog
Title: Re: Random thoughts of a Frog...
Post by: Frog on June 29, 2014, 11:48:47 AM
My recommendation is you not try to share your vision on this with Mrs. Frog as you may find yourself sitting uncomfortably on one end of a rolled paper stick. ::)
mooseman

Too late, as you may expect, she was the first recipient of my deep thought, LOL!

And the paper stick is where it belongs, in the recycling, with no painful detours or stopovers.

in life and marriage specifically it pays to know your audience....you is a lucky frog

Or, she is indeed the sucker!  ;D
Title: Re: Random thoughts of a Frog...
Post by: whitewater on June 30, 2014, 12:59:49 PM
i can not tell you what my first thought was.. ;)

yes lucky frog indeed....