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To: BerniesFriend

Looks like his comedy act bombed.


7 posted on 09/15/2006 1:54:59 PM PDT by MediaMole (9/11 - We have already forgotten.)
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To: MediaMole

Looks like his comedy act bombed.

Watch out! This is one of the key British vs American English differences. When we described something "bombed", it Britain it actually means it is a smashing success rather than the American meaning of failure.

14 posted on 09/15/2006 4:36:45 PM PDT by NZerFromHK (The US Founding is what makes Britain and USA separated by much more than a common language.)
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