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The founder of Chrysler Motors once said the reason so many people never get anywhere in life is because when opportunity knocks, they are out in the backyard looking for four-leaf clovers. Sure, we all do a little four-leaf clover hunting now and then. But when I decided to stop wishing and start building my career I discovered that running a successful business was very much within my reach.

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P.S. The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch. (Jim Rohn)

By geoff71 on Jun 8, 2009, 08:56 in Friendly Talkzone.


Gator says on Jun 8, 2009, 09:07:

Who IS this guy??? Remember folks, before you "bite"geoff71 spelled backwards is 17ffoeg. MODs, pickup the Golden Spear and use it on this one PLEASE.

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Jun 8, 2009, 09:15:

Gator what does 17ffoeg mean?

"PAY ATTENTION! I wonder if that person knows that when we push the FUNNY button, its because we are reading something outrageous, trying to be cynical, derogatory, sarcastic and/or obnoxious!"

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Gator says on Jun 8, 2009, 09:37:

I have no idea since I did not have 11ffoeg in my post.

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Jun 8, 2009, 09:44:

I just edited it since we are discussing a typo.. lol

"PAY ATTENTION! I wonder if that person knows that when we push the FUNNY button, its because we are reading something outrageous, trying to be cynical, derogatory, sarcastic and/or obnoxious!"

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Gator says on Jun 8, 2009, 09:56:

means nothing as do his posts

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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julioc says on Jun 8, 2009, 11:20:

this is a test

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somedumbguy says on Jun 8, 2009, 11:54:

I feel inspired now. Are you friends with Tom Vu?

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Monita Linda says on Jun 8, 2009, 13:59:

Get a life" is an originally American idiom and catch phrase usually intended as a taunt, to indicate that the person being so addressed is devoting an inordinate amount of time to trivial or hopeless matters. The phrase has also appeared as a generally more emphatic variant of the taunt "get a job"[1] and implies the addressee needs to go out and make their way in the world, without being supported by outside sources such as parents or benefactors. It may also be directed at someone who is perceived as boring or single-minded; suggesting they acquire some other, more practical interests or hobbies and get dates, find a job, or move to their own house.

It is also applied to so-called workaholics and others who are perceived as dedicated to their work (out of "labor of love" as opposed to money or loyalty to the company) but not taking the time to relax or enjoy life.

Sometimes the phrase is used to describe people who are viewed as officious or meddling in others' affairs. It is another way of saying "get your own life", or "mind your own business".

[edit] Documented early use

* 1983: The first Oxford English Dictionary citation is from a January 1983 Washington Post article: "Gross me out, I mean, Valley Girl was, like, ohmigod, it was last year, fer sure! I mean, get a life! Say what?".[2]
* 1986: Appears in Baby Anger page 48 as "Get a life, people of New Jersey![3]
* 1986: The term was used by William Shatner in his appearance in a December episode of Saturday Night Live, in which he tells a group of Trekkies to "get a life."

[edit] References

1. ^ Clemmer, Jim (1999). Growing the Distance: Timeless Principles for Personal, Career, and Family Success. ISBN 0968467504.
2. ^ Oxford English Dictionary
3. ^ Sean O'Casey, Peter Hedges Baby Anger, p. 48 , 1986. "Get a life, people of New Jersey!"

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