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In reply to the discussion: Roman numerals, anyone? Poll suggests bias against Arabic numerals [View all]Panich52
(5,829 posts)9. Yall watch "Veep"?
MSNBC had writer from Veep on few days ago. He was amazed how politicians seem to mirror the show instead of the other way around. One example was Repub who used splitting logs in his ad. Veep had already done that. Now it seems the same character has spawned more The Onion-like reaction. In last 2 episodes he was against Arabic numerals.
What the fuck is this country coming to?!
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However, go to most Arab countries, and you'll find their numerals are different from ours
muriel_volestrangler
May 2019
#3
If I'm unconscious after banging my head against the wall, someone call an ambulance for me. n/t
cynatnite
May 2019
#6
I can think of V good reasons why people don't know that our numbers are Arabic.
patphil
May 2019
#16