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[Jonathan Lighter]

We recently discussed the unusual use of "tornado" in automated National
Weather Service Warnings.
In a local Amber Alert this week, the abducted girl was described as
weighing "115 /el bi es/", while her abductor weighed "184 /el bi es/."

What's wrong with /paunz/? What's with these people?

JL


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