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8. I just feel foolish if I ask someone "whatcha having?"

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #7)

Tue Mar 31, 2026, 12:53 PM

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And the answer is, "I'll have a double tralfazz on skids," or some such request, and I have no earthly clue what is meant.

I remember the scene in the West Wing in the Georgetown bar when CJ orders a "grasshopper," and I had no clue what it was. She called it "a perfectly respectable drink," and all I could think of was a perfectly respectable insect.

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Did I ever mention that my timing really sucks sometimes? [View all] DFW Yesterday OP

That does indeed suck. Could you have changed what I know are niyad Yesterday #1

I wish!!!!!! DFW Yesterday #3

Well, as much as I adore Jimmy, your heart, your health, are FAR niyad Yesterday #5

Thanks!! So would I. My checkup this time was less than satisfactory, unfortunately. DFW 3 hrs ago #10

A guy in Ireland taught me a great lesson. Always tell those you meet you are from Canada. multigraincracker Yesterday #2

I'd probably be a disaster with that anyway. DFW Yesterday #4

This message was self-deleted by its author multigraincracker Yesterday #6

I'm not a drinker, but nice when someone multigraincracker Yesterday #7

I just feel foolish if I ask someone "whatcha having?" DFW Yesterday #8

I tell them I'm allergic to alcohol. multigraincracker Yesterday #9