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On Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:43:52 -0700, "Julie Bove"
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>"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
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>> On Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:36:17 -0700, "Julie Bove"
>> > wrote:
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>>>"Cheri" > wrote in message
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>>>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>>>>>> On Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:34:10 -0400, Dave Smith
>>>>>> > wrote:
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>>>>>>> You have to go to the
>>>>>>> cupboard and get two plates. Nobody mentioned that those plates also
>>>>>>> have to be washed.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You put dirty plates in your cupboard?
>>>>>>
>>>>> I was wondering the same. I will wash some things before using. Such
>>>>> as
>>>>> fancy serving pieces that are rarely used. But plates? Hmmm...
>>>>
>>>> Were you really wondering? It's pretty obvious that he means after
>>>> cutting
>>>> the tomatoes. LOL
>>>
>>>Well, the way it was written, it sounded like he took the plates from the
>>>cupboard then had to wash them.

>>
>> But that's not how it was written. Nothing wrong with how it was
>> originally written, what was offensive is how a douchebag used a
>> little creative editing/cutting to take the statement out of
>> context... when reading the full text it's patently obvious that the
>> plates needed washing *after* they're used to cut the tomatoes. Fact
>> is that tomato cutting method is plainly stupid and saves no time or
>> effort whatsoever plus gives a slovenly result.

>
>That is actually how it is written. You get the two plates. Then you have
>to wash them. Which is much different than saying that you have to wash
>them when you are done.


Now, if you're not intentionally stirring the pot here, then you have
most sincere sympathies for your affliction.
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On Thu, 24 Apr 2014 07:08:36 +1000, Jeßus > wrote:

> Now, if you're not intentionally stirring the pot here, then you have
> most sincere sympathies for your affliction.


Be glad Dave didn't write assembly directions for a living.

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