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Latin for All Occasions (1991)
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I can't get no satisfaction.
[Nullae satisfactionis potiri non possum.]
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May faulty logic undermine your entire philosophy!
[Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant!]
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You paid how much for that dress?
[Quantum illae stolae pependisti?]
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[Stercorem pro cerebro habes.]
Claim it means: That's certainly food for thought.
What it really means: You have shit for brains.
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Get your ducks in a row.
[Anates tuas in acie instrue.]
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I think some people in togas are plotting against me.
[Sentio aliquos togatos contra me conspirare.]
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Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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If you can read this bumper sticker, you are both very well educated and much too close.
[Si hoc adfixum in obice legere potes, et liberaliter educatus et nimis popinquus ades.]
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An eye condition that keeps you from looking at people's slides.
[Taedium pellucidorum.]
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[Podex perfectus es.]
Claim it means: You did a terrific job.
What it really means: You are a total asshole.
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If you can read this sign, you can get a good job in the fast-paced, high-paying world of Latin!
[Si hoc signum legere potes, operis boni in rebus Latinis alacribus et fructuosis potiri potes!]
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Having done these things, they made the sacrifices prescribed by custom lest they be found lacking in filial piety.
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[Futue te ipsum et caballum tuum.]
Claim it means: I've really got to take my hat off to you.
What it really means: Fuck you and the horse you rode in on.
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Good authors, too, who once knew better words Now only use four-letter words Writing prose — Anything goes.
Cole Porter
Henry Beard
Born:
June 7, 1945
(age 79)
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