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BIG FISH LITTLE FISH CARDBOARD BOX...meaning???

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13-Aug-2004, 16:45

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BIG FISH LITTLE FISH CARDBOARD BOX...meaning???

Hello,

simple question... what does "BIG FISH LITTLE FISH CARDBOARD BOX" MEAN??? When do you use it?

Thanks,

Martin

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Big fish = important people
little fish = unimportant people
cardboard box= homeless people

I think.

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