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#54889 02/02/02 08:08 PM
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He may have been cosmetically restored, but still denied power of consummation, his potentia coeundi permanently cut off.

In checking my Latin, I found this, which amused me:

Ficken Ohne Ende:
Die Fähigkeit des Mannes zum Vollzug des Koitus. Außer von einer potentia coeundi,
spricht man auch von einer potentia generandi, der Zeugungsfährigkeit. ...
http://www.fsk18.com/lexikon/p.htm



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In checking my Latin, I found this, which amused me:

Ficken Ohne Ende:
Die Fähigkeit des Mannes zum Vollzug des Koitus. Außer von einer potentia coeundi,
spricht man auch von einer potentia generandi, der Zeugungsfährigkeit. ...


Amusing Latin indeed, Bill. Couldn't find "Zeugungsfährigkeit" in my Latin-English dictionary, though. Must get a better one.



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I believe the technically correct term is bobtailed bartleby: bobtail: 2. An animal, such as a horse, having a short or shortened tail. 3. Something that has been cut short or abbreviated, although some might agrue for dismembered.

(he said detachedly.)


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Dear CK: It seems to me that there are two quite contradictory translations of "Ficken Ohne Ende".
The most probable one I would not be cruel enough to wish to be your lot, but the second possible one might appeal to you. Strenuous, though.






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3. Something that has been cut short or abbreviated, although some might agrue for dismembered

Would have thought that demembered would be the most appropriate usage in this case ...



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Dear Bill, I fear you missed my point.

I understand that during the Cold War the Gehlen Bureau used the term "um die Ecke bringen" to describe the permanent removal of nuisances. I have this little list.



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I have it on good authority that the police were stumped as to what exactly to charge Lorena with. They finally settled on littering.


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No, no, slithy--Bobbitt was stumped!


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They police could have called it performing surgery without a license.


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John Bobbitts of the world, fear no more!!! Enhancement is at hand!.....http://enzyte.com
I ain't watchin' the video, but all you ladies who can't resist a click'n'peek (ahem, Connie?) please give us your critique

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