does and is (UNCLASSIFIED)

[William Salmon]

> Does . .  .
>
> A bear shit in the woods
> A frog have a watertight ass?
> The pope wear a funny hat?
> Rose Kennedy have a black dress?

#2 actually goes in the 'IS' category for me. Like this: "Is a frog's ass watertight?"

Also, to add to the 'IS' list: "Is a preacher sober on Sunday?"

WS

> Is . . .
> The pope Catholic?
> A pig's pecker pork?
> A bull's balls beef?

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