'Meat and crumpets' sounds like we're trying to copy chicken and waffles but doing it wrong.
this post was submitted on 18 Apr 2024
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The Government has abdicated its duties; for the they who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains themselves and anxiously hopes for just two things: meat and crumpets.
- Juvenal, 100 AD (mostly)
Well I wouldn't have predicted we'd have got there from here. Nicely done.
Meat and crumpet? Haven't we learned not to use these terms for each other? "Desirable partners" is the preferred termino...
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I am told that I have misunderstood the headline. Please carry on about your business.
Meaty crumpets back on the menu!
Crumpets are great, so take the wins where you can!