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Grammar doesn't need walks when it's raining.
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Not all grammars need a poop scoop.
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Not all grammars need a poop scoop.
Ah, but some people's grammar is poop.
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I'm sorry to be a wet blanket. But i don't catch the meanings TDOL and Mike were talking about. Would you pls give me a hint?

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Ah, but some people's grammar is poop.
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Mike suggested that dogs are better than grammar because they can show affection. I then started listing the chores associated with dogs that grammars don't require, like walks to the park.
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Mike suggested that dogs are better than grammar because they can show affection. I then started listing the chores associated with dogs that grammars don't require, like walks to the park.
HAHAHAHAHA, interesting. Now I got the first part.

The "sensei" said "Ah, but some people's grammar is poop." I don't get it. Is there any sarcasm here?


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Mike suggested that dogs are better than grammar because they can show affection. I then started listing the chores associated with dogs that grammars don't require, like walks to the park.
HAHAHAHAHA, interesting. Now I got the first part.

The "sensei" said "Ah, but some people's grammar is poop." I don't get it. Is there any sarcasm here?


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Indeed there was. It means that some people use bad grammar when they speak and write. That was not aimed at you students. :wink:
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Mike suggested that dogs are better than grammar because they can show affection. I then started listing the chores associated with dogs that grammars don't require, like walks to the park.
HAHAHAHAHA, interesting. Now I got the first part.

The "sensei" said "Ah, but some people's grammar is poop." I don't get it. Is there any sarcasm here?


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Indeed there was. It means that some people use bad grammar when they speak and write. That was not aimed at you students. :wink:

Oh I see. Thanks for kindly explanation. I just got lost in your humor.

sabrina :wink:
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Oh I see. Thanks for kindly explanation. I just got lost in your humor.

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Some attempts at humor work better than others.
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Oh I see. Thanks for kindly explanation. I just got lost in your humor.

sabrina :wink:
Some attempts at humor work better than others.


Mike, did the lion lick your face? :D
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