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Saturday, 2 June 2012

Wish I'd Said That

Posted on 09:51 by john mickal

Heard a new phrase this week: "Porky Pig it."


Which means, when you can't seem to find the perfect way to say something, settle for an approximation.


Speaking of pigs, found these handsome specimens at Cal Poly this week.


I rather fear for their future.
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