• Im_old@lemmy.world
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    ‘You can’t give her that!’ she screamed. ‘It’s not safe!’ IT’S A SWORD, said the Hogfather. THEY’RE NOT MEANT TO BE SAFE. ‘She’s a child!’ shouted Crumley. IT’S EDUCATIONAL. ‘What if she cuts herself?’ THAT WILL BE AN IMPORTANT LESSON.

    Terry Pratchett, Hogfather

    • ✺roguetrick✺@lemmy.world
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      This is why I prefer dra til helvete over dra åt helvete. It’s more accessible to us Americans. I’m not going to even attempt the Danish version, as that is incomprehensible.

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    Ralphie understands that you have to take skulls for the skull throne.