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Old 18-Mar-2005, 17:08
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"If a frog had wings, he wouldn't bump his ass when he hops."

What does that mean, exactly? I heard that on That '70s show..
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"If a frog had wings, he wouldn't bump his ass when he hops."

What does that mean, exactly? I heard that on That '70s show..
I think it's a spoof version of "If Pigs Could Fly" phrase meaning it's impossible, it won't happen, not a chance.
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Hey, thanks, I never thought someone would answer so fast.
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The statement "If a frog had wings, he wouldn't bump his ass ahoppin' " gives advice not to try to fix a problem using tools you don't have.
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