genus equus

Posted by Shortelise on November 27, 2004, at 19:54:17

In reply to Toph's Request to Dr. Hsiung, posted by Toph on November 27, 2004, at 7:36:21

Ass is another word for a donkey. To be an ass is to be a fool, silly. It has nothing to do with a person's behind.
In the context in which Susan used it, Dr. H, this is absolutely not a "bad" word.
Shortelise, in defense of the English language

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genus equus Shortelise 11/27/04
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Re: Remember When » Toph AdaGrace 11/28/04
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