Re: Unexpected humor
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Meglobob said:
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tombom said:
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capnq said:
"A handful of magic death gems was found in the prime of the season."
(Random event, Early Spring)
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If you're saying that was should be were, as written it's actually fine British English. The way collective nouns should be referred to is one of the differences.
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I think its, "prime of the season" ie mid mid winter for death gems? Certainly not early spring which is a time of birth/growth, early spring represents life the exact opposite of death.
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Yes, I was amused by the concept of a prime season for death. Having it appear in early spring just added irony.
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"Good morning, Pooh Bear," said Eeyore gloomily. "If it is a good morning," he said. "Which I doubt," said he.
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