"Dog Ma 1" (reply w/o spam)> writes:

> > > I don't give a
> > > rat's ass for your educational background.
>
> > If you can't repute me on actual points, you can cover up with
> > profanity, again.
>
> Actually, from Michael it's not profanity but a high standard of
> comparison. A loose translation might be "I respect what you say,
> but not quite so much as an esteemed mammal's hindquarters." He's
> notoriously fond of small rodents, and apparently indiscriminate as
> to body parts.

Anyone else see a need for a rec.food.drink.tea.best-of?

/Lew
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