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eppur_se_muova

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3. "Pot calling the kettle black" originated in the days when a 'kettle' was copper ...

Reply to Amerigo Vespucci (Original post)

Sat Mar 10, 2012, 04:15 PM

Mar 2012

and keeping it polished to a mirror shine was considered a hallmark of a well-maintained kitchen. So the idea is that the pot sees its own reflection -- or projection, if you will -- and attributes its own appearance to the kettle / mirror.

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An exceptionally good read. TalkingDog Mar 2012 #1

Excellent. Thank you. Grey Mar 2012 #2

"Pot calling the kettle black" originated in the days when a 'kettle' was copper ... eppur_se_muova Mar 2012 #3

Yes, that is all his filth, not anyone he's attacked. Perspective! freshwest Mar 2012 #5

Emphasis on his 'advertisers who sponsored' this for all these years. They sure did! freshwest Mar 2012 #4

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2012 #6

Limbaugh's only crime is Stealing from Bill Maher..... Grassy Knoll Mar 2012 #7

Thanks. Excellent read. n/t sarge43 Mar 2012 #8

Excellent points. That's why I bristle at comparisons like "Maher has said bad words" Overseas Mar 2012 #9