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Phishing
BtB (Bad-the-Bunny) is very eager to be successful in his new job as waiter in the local cafe. His decision to do something (a common phrase) prior to the conclusion of the meal is illustrated by this customer interaction of last evening.
BtB: *How's your soup, ma'am?*
Customer: *It was cold.*
BtB: *Did you like the steak?*
Customer: *Tough, stringy.*
BtB: *Salad OK?*
Customer: *Gagged me."
(so BtB brought her a gratis pickled herring for dessert)
Customer (enthused): *WONDERFUL!*
BtB: *How's your soup, ma'am?*
Customer: *It was cold.*
BtB: *Did you like the steak?*
Customer: *Tough, stringy.*
BtB: *Salad OK?*
Customer: *Gagged me."
(so BtB brought her a gratis pickled herring for dessert)
Customer (enthused): *WONDERFUL!*
Hint
Take another look at the title.Answer
Fish for a compliment.(fish for a complement)
(fish {herring} was brought as a complement {supplement, addition to} the meal)
AND ... note that I said BtB decided this in advance of the act, so he INTENDED to *fish for a compliment* (a future tense). Thus the answer is NOT *fishing for a compliment* or *fished for a compliment*.
Also, the word *gratis* means *free*, *no charge*, or *complimentary*.
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This is a rebus?
Put it somewhere else, if you like.
I really don't care WHERE they go .... 'cause I plan to scatter them all OVER the place !!!!!
I really don't care WHERE they go .... 'cause I plan to scatter them all OVER the place !!!!!
Is that a threat or a promise?
Yes, it is.
Very cute...Yes, I got it but, was the herring served with a side of sarts? Yummm!
It already appears that your teasers have indeed been scattered all over the place - you are obviously doing something right. Care to elaborate on your secret? Ha..Ha..Ha!
Also, regarding your elusive reply (i.e. threat or promise) which is it? Keep it up - your teasers are fun.
It already appears that your teasers have indeed been scattered all over the place - you are obviously doing something right. Care to elaborate on your secret? Ha..Ha..Ha!
Also, regarding your elusive reply (i.e. threat or promise) which is it? Keep it up - your teasers are fun.
Sorry. Just checked with BtB and the sarts sold out, too. And no sorts in, yet. Have you tried his surts?
If the "surts" are zesty/spicey - I'll take a dozen!!! We must have zest and spice in our lives!!! On second thought, make that two dozen...
the red coats are coming!!!!!!!!!1
Sssssoooooooo.......
Is it a threat or a promise? I dont much like surts. Can I have some serts or sirts? Maybe some srots?
Is it a threat or a promise? I dont much like surts. Can I have some serts or sirts? Maybe some srots?
Uh, did you say somethin'?
Teaser: Phishing
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Teaser: Phishing
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Teaser: Phishing
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BACK UP .... to KB123 !!!!!
WOW !!!! ... took me a while to de-code THAT one ... but I finally GOT IT!!!
Here's my reply; *The bluecoats are going ....*
WOW !!!! ... took me a while to de-code THAT one ... but I finally GOT IT!!!
Here's my reply; *The bluecoats are going ....*
Sirts, serts, and srots are, sorry to say, on two-month back-order.
We'll let you know.
We'll let you know.
these comments make my brain hurt...
... mine, too ...
so I wish they (my brain cells) would go away ... so I could enjoy he comments more.
so I wish they (my brain cells) would go away ... so I could enjoy he comments more.
Well .... the brain cells have gone away (and so has BadBunnee) ... but the spirit remains.
LONG LIVE BtB !!!!!!
ylads-LBE
(exBadBunnee)
LONG LIVE BtB !!!!!!
ylads-LBE
(exBadBunnee)
Well I could suggest where-else you could put it.
Also: Rebuses are common phrases meaning well known. (So is it compliment or complement?) Phishing suggests fishing!!!!! Man, the answer sounds like an argument between 2 alter egos....come to think of it?
Also: Rebuses are common phrases meaning well known. (So is it compliment or complement?) Phishing suggests fishing!!!!! Man, the answer sounds like an argument between 2 alter egos....come to think of it?
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