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Truth in Advertising
By Becky Jungbauer | August 31st 2009 06:02 PM | 7 comments | Print | E-mail | Track Comments
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About Becky Jungbauer

A scientist and journalist by training, I enjoy all things science, especially science-related humor. My column title is a throwback to Jane Austen's famous first line in Pride and Prejudice


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You have to admire her candor.

* Photo courtesy of me, taken in parking lot at sushi place where I went for lunch.

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Gerhard Adam's picture
Perhaps you had better ask Josh if there an alternative explanation?:))

Gerhard Adam | 08/31/09 | 18:14 PM
jtwitten's picture
Yes, the owner is a fisherman with a sense of humor.

Josh Witten | 08/31/09 | 18:29 PM
Gerhard Adam's picture
Isn't hooker also a rugby term?

Gerhard Adam | 08/31/09 | 18:32 PM
Becky Jungbauer's picture
It is, a key position up front.

Becky Jungbauer | 08/31/09 | 18:38 PM
Hank's picture
That's why rugby is great.  A hooker also acts as a loose forward and a third prop and is part of the push.  They also maul and ruck like nobody's business.

Actually, I think most rugby terms were made on a dare.

Hank Campbell | 08/31/09 | 18:41 PM
Hank's picture
Hookers drive Civics now?   Wow, the economy really is in the tank.

Hank Campbell | 08/31/09 | 18:17 PM
Becky Jungbauer's picture
Everybody wants to be green. Or make green. Or make green while being green. It's one big feedback loop.

Becky Jungbauer | 08/31/09 | 18:20 PM

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