LL-L "Idiomatica" 2006.03.22 (02) [E]

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22 March 2006 * Volume 02
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From: Isaac M. Davis <isaacmacdonalddavis at gmail.com>
Subject: LL-L "Idiomatica" 2006.03.18 (08) [E]


I wrote:

> > That reminds me of a little cultural artifact, possibly exclusive to
> > my workplace, but perhaps not: when we pass someone in the hall, as a
> > greeting, we often say, "Hard at work, or hardly workin'?" Has anyone 
> > else heard this?
 
Sandy Fleming wrote:

> Yes, Shrek says it to the employees at the Fairy Godmother's factory.
>
> Have conditions improved there at all?  :)

Somewhat, yes. Mostly due to unionisation. :-D

Isaac M. Davis

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