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Originally Posted by Mark Padgett
I knew a scorekeeper who would make a check mark next to APOB every time he saw " A Pretty Old Broad" in the stands. I asked him if he meant a broad who was pretty old or an old broad who was pretty and he said it was the latter.  |
Proper punctuation solves this issue: a pretty old broad vs. a pretty, old broad (respectively).
If you'd like to learn how to speak your punctuation, please consult Victor Borge.