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== [[Fridge Brilliance]] == |
== [[Fridge Brilliance]] == |
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* This is related to one of [[ |
* This is related to one of [[Aesop's Fables]], so I assume it fits here. I was just thinking about the expression "sour grapes". What do grapes turn into when they go sour? W(h)ine! I wonder if that's what [[Aesop]] was thinking when he came up with that story? -[[Tropers/Cuchulainn|Cuchulainn]] |
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** They're more likely to turn into vinegar if you don't do everything right, which is probably closer to the author's intent. In any case, it's doubtful the pun [[Blind Idiot Translation|works as well in ancient Greek]]. Points for being clever, though. |
** They're more likely to turn into vinegar if you don't do everything right, which is probably closer to the author's intent. In any case, it's doubtful the pun [[Blind Idiot Translation|works as well in ancient Greek]]. Points for being clever, though. |
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Latest revision as of 12:35, 8 April 2014
Fridge Brilliance
- This is related to one of Aesop's Fables, so I assume it fits here. I was just thinking about the expression "sour grapes". What do grapes turn into when they go sour? W(h)ine! I wonder if that's what Aesop was thinking when he came up with that story? -Cuchulainn
- They're more likely to turn into vinegar if you don't do everything right, which is probably closer to the author's intent. In any case, it's doubtful the pun works as well in ancient Greek. Points for being clever, though.