Re: Skinning the Cat (Was: Re: Lucinda)
Howdy, Me: the "cat" in question when "skinning a cat" is a fish and not a feline. CK: Wha? Please for to explain your crazy moon language. The phrase "There's more than one way to skin a cat" refers to the special problems associated with cutting open a catfish. Catfish have sharp pointy things (that's the scientific name for them, I apologize for not using the laymen's terms here) on their back and sides. So, holding a catfish like a normal fish when you're "skinning" it, is gonna get your hands injured. Fortunately, catfish fishermen have figured out that there is more than one way to skin a cat and I can enjoy a fine dinner of catfish. "Catheads" (biscuits), however, do refer to felines. ("Biscuits as big as a cat's head.") I hope that explanation was helpful. Oh, wait, was this fluff? Take care, Shane Rhyne Knoxville, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] NP: Hazeldine, Orphans
Re: Skinning the Cat (Was: Re: Lucinda)
"Shane S. Rhyne" wrote: I enjoying mixing metaphors as much as the next bartender, but, ahem, the "cat" in question when "skinning a cat" is a fish and not a feline. says who? I'm serious. Around these parts it has always been held to be a feline. -- Joe Gracey President-For-Life, Jackalope Records http://www.kimmierhodes.com
Skinning the Cat (Was: Re: Lucinda)
Howdy, Here's a little nit to pick. I hope not to seem too picky or anything, but it's a minor pet peeve of mine... Joe Gracey: I think it is a good sign that Lucinda got a grammy. It means there is still more than one way to skin that cat. Lance Davis: I agree, but to play devil's advocate, couldn't it also be asserted that she skinned an underfed, underappreciated, stray cat (contemporary folk), as opposed to, say, a fat, slow-footed, well-taken-care-of cat (mainstream country). I enjoying mixing metaphors as much as the next bartender, but, ahem, the "cat" in question when "skinning a cat" is a fish and not a feline. I know, I know. I need to not worry about such things. My family hates it when I bring up such minor quibbles, too. Not that skinning a feline wouldn't have advantages now and then. g Take care, Shane Rhyne Knoxville, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] NP: John Wesley Harding, Trad. Arr. Jones
Re: Skinning the Cat (Was: Re: Lucinda)
Here's a little nit to pick. I hope not to seem too picky or anything, but it's a minor pet peeve of mine... I enjoying mixing metaphors as much as the next bartender, but, ahem, the "cat" in question when "skinning a cat" is a fish and not a feline. Shane Rhyne Maybe it's just me, but I think it's funny that us mixing up animal metaphors is a "pet" peeve of yours. Sorry. Between midterms and the paper I'm not writing I'm punch drunk. Lance . . . not counting his eggs before the cookie crumbles before the horse : )