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RE: What do I do?
April 16, 2010 at 11:39 pm
He didn't ask "What is a prostitute?"
He asked "What are prostitutes for?"
I'm sure the inquiry wasn't asking about an affiliation, but requesting instruction as in "What are they used for?"
I could be wrong though. I like my interpretation better. Gives me better visuals.
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RE: What do I do?
April 17, 2010 at 12:03 am
Actually my question was rhetorical. Perhaps it's a purely english expression, but it basically gives an example of what you are talking about. It's like another way of saying "That's what X is for" only in the form of a rhetorical question, usually pointing out the blindingly obvious.
To give another example, if someone said "I wish there was a way I could send these files to my friend in Venezuela.", one could reply "What's email for?". The question implies that the first person has overlooked email as a method, so it's kinda sarcastic in a way.
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RE: What do I do?
April 17, 2010 at 11:52 pm
"We" are not horrible people. :p
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