Jan 17, 2008 01:25
16 yrs ago
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Making the world safe from all those little old ladies with ovarian cancer growi
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And meanwhile, what are the cops doing with themselves? What’s the FBI up to? Busting medical marijuana users. Making the world safe from all those little old ladies with ovarian cancer growing reefer in their back yards.
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the police is busy arresting old ladies suffering from ovarian cancer...
who grow marijuana in their back gardens to use it as a pain killer.
This sentence refers to a case that was in the news last year or the year before (can't remember). I'll try to dig it up for you.
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Note added at 9 mins (2008-01-17 01:35:54 GMT)
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Can't find it I'm afraid. I'm not sure the story I remember was about a woman who had ovarian cancer, or if she was arrested, but I'm pretty sure I'm understanding the sentence right.
"Reefer" is another word for marijuana.
This sentence refers to a case that was in the news last year or the year before (can't remember). I'll try to dig it up for you.
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Note added at 9 mins (2008-01-17 01:35:54 GMT)
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Can't find it I'm afraid. I'm not sure the story I remember was about a woman who had ovarian cancer, or if she was arrested, but I'm pretty sure I'm understanding the sentence right.
"Reefer" is another word for marijuana.
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16 mins
Ioanna Karamanou
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sarcasm
The author is using sarcasm to make a comment on the lack of action taken by the police in, I assume, combating real crime.
And meanwhile, [instead of going after the bad guys] what are the cops doing with themselves? What’s the FBI up to? ... [They're protecting us] from all those little old ladies with ovarian cancer growing reefer in their back yards.
And meanwhile, [instead of going after the bad guys] what are the cops doing with themselves? What’s the FBI up to? ... [They're protecting us] from all those little old ladies with ovarian cancer growing reefer in their back yards.
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Mark Berelekhis
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thanks!
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NancyLynn
: Reminds me of a Herman comic, where the guy is pulled over for speeding and asks the trooper, So, caught any murderers lately?
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I know, eh? Thanks!
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orientalhorizon
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thanks!
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Ellemiek Drucker
: Yes, the sarcasm is important here!
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Irina Schwab
: yes, totally agree. it might no need a word-by-word translation as long as the asker finds something to suggest the idea
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Suzan Hamer
: and with Ellemiek
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Joyce A
: That's for sure!
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