Re: NYC Slang Needed for Newspaper Column

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From: moonman3
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 00:00

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Evan Morris wrote:
> 
> Oh dear.  I knew I was asking for it. 

Yes, you were. 

Now here come the damage control...

> Attack of the literaloids. The
> bit about "anyone know any?" was a joke.  J O K E.  Hahaha.  Remember?

Nice try, but this tact is usually reserved for the clueless.

> I was hoping for a few suggestions or questions, true, but rest
> assured that I most definitely know what I'm doing, as do my editors.

Your "25 years of experience as a lexicographer" isn't worth
shit when dealing with people. New Yorkers in peticular.

So please, go back to the library and leave us alone.

Shmuck!

moonman3@ix.netcom.com

"The Truth can set you free, or get you killed."

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From: moonman3@ix.netcom.com
Subject: Re: NYC Slang Needed for Newspaper Column
Date: 1997/06/23
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