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Topic: Penny for thoughts/My 2 cents
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shamrock227
Knowflake Posts: 225
From: Is a Pisces ever really anywhere?
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted April 25, 2003 05:50 AM
 
Why do we say "A penny for your thoughts" but when rendering an opinion we say "just my 2 cents"?Why does it cost less to solicit an opinion than to give one? Is it some bizarre supply/demand thing? And, if someone gives the penny for my thoughts, why do I have to give them my 2 cents - they asked for it, shouldn't they cover the costs? (sorry, these are the things I think about when I can't sleep  ) IP: Logged |
trippysht
Knowflake Posts: 274
From: Morristown, NJ USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted April 25, 2003 01:26 PM
 i have no idea!IP: Logged |
pearly
Knowflake Posts: 555
From: Neptune, Milky Way, Universe
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted April 25, 2003 03:56 PM
Good question! Hmmm, I'm sure it has some validity. I mean, when I want to know something, I really want to know ...so I'd probably pay- as demonstrated by the website askearth.com However, mostly I don't like getting unsolicited opinions, so yeah, you've got to give me $.02 to listen  I suppose that means listening is of higher value than talking. Hmmmm, interesting. IP: Logged |
Lunargirl
Knowflake Posts: 1513
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Registered: Mar 2003
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posted April 25, 2003 05:05 PM
While we're at it, does any one know the origin of "train of thought"? As in, "I've lost my train of thought", or "You broke my train of thought", when one forgets the next part of the point one is trying to make?I mean, are we talking train derailment here, or does this refer to a gown or robe... as in a lady's or bride's train that sweeps the ground. Both kinda shockin' actually!  Anyway it's bugged me for yeeeeeaars... arrrgh.
(Especially when I can't sleep, shamrock227!)  Lunargirl IP: Logged |
shamrock227
Knowflake Posts: 225
From: Is a Pisces ever really anywhere?
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted April 25, 2003 09:21 PM
I pretty positive we're talking choo choos jumping the tracks IP: Logged |
N_wEvil
unregistered
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posted April 25, 2003 09:24 PM
well offhand i don't know where the term "offhand" came from either.IP: Logged |
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