So here we are, on day 1, and lo and behold, it's actually 2AM by the time I am getting around to posting this. So, with much credit to Michaela, and a tiny sliver of credit to Cadey, I am beignning my blog of 1AM thoughts with this: Old sayings...
"It's a crapshoot"
Where in the world does this saying come from? My feelings tell me that it has nothing to do with people actually shooting crap. What a mess that would be. I mean, think about it. Shooting... crap. Not a pretty sight. And given the context of the modern-day (and I say modern-day because I am assuming the saying is really old) usage, what the hell does it have to do with shooting crap? I don't even want to begin to try to hypothesize about it.
"The shit hit the fan"
Just imagine it. it almost makes you want to vomit.
"Like shooting fish in a barrel"
Does this really take place? Why are the fish in a barrel? And why, if they are, do you need to shoot them? Why not just grab them outta there? Who came up with this? I have serious doubts as to whether or not this ever really happened. What would be a modern-day saying? I can't even think of one. That's how crazy it is.
That should be enough to chew on until tomorrow. This blog will most likely be a friday and saturday night event only, so enjoy it!
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