The wee ones (was Re: badassery)

W Brewer brewerwa at GMAIL.COM
Fri Mar 16 09:25:51 UTC 2012


JL: <<< A "clowder" of cats.  Or a "chowder" of clams. (Hey, why the hell
not?). Use these and others in conversation and watch your friends
disappear.>>
WB: A can of sardines. A kettle of fish. A six-pack of puppies. A casserole
of kittens.

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