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Subject:A Good Example of a Bad Metaphor From:George Allaman <gallama -at- LOOKOUT -dot- ECTE -dot- USWC -dot- USWEST -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 12 Jan 1996 16:21:23 -0700
On Wed, 10 Jan 1996, Guy McDonald wrote:
> certify tech writers..... it will solve everything. Thanks Tina for trying
> to start a new topic. I'm sick & tired of seeing dead horses float through
> my mail.
Sorry, Guy, but I couldn't resist this one. It's actually a terrific,
apropos image, but kinda hilarious on first sight. Thanks for the laugh.
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