# Why is this word allowed on the boards?
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-word-allowed-on-the-boards/72730
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**Created:** [July 16, 2001, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-word-allowed-on-the-boards/72730 "2001-07-16T22:40:09Z")
**Posts on this page:** 6
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### Author:  [@Andy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2001, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-word-allowed-on-the-boards/72730/61 "2001-07-21T17:43:12Z")
US Torture Victim W Tribe:
I’m afraid you completely whooshed me there, but FYI, there’s no need to date your post, this happens automatically.
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### Author:  [@Milossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Milossarian)
#### Post date: [July 22, 2001, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-word-allowed-on-the-boards/72730/62 "2001-07-22T04:47:41Z")
And don’t forget what happened to Miggs, when he used that word with Clarice …
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### Author:  [@kabbes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kabbes)
#### Post date: [July 23, 2001, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-word-allowed-on-the-boards/72730/63 "2001-07-23T12:42:28Z")
I, myself, cannot.
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### Author:  [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)
#### Post date: [July 24, 2001, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-word-allowed-on-the-boards/72730/64 "2001-07-24T13:09:49Z")
> [@](#):
>
> \*Originally posted by Arnold Winkelried \*
> \*\*So I used the word “value” twice in the same sentence. Sue me. \*\*
_Arnold Winkelried_ :
Esteemed sir. Be advised that on behalf of my client, (hereinafter referred to as “shewhowillberich”), suit has been filed in the Superior Courts. In committing the grievious offense of utlizing the word “value” twice in the same sentence, you have caused my client (shewhowillberich) great personal harm and damage.
To wit:
1. That shewhowillberich had to read the offending sentence more than once in order to grasp the fact that you, Mr. Winkelreid, did indeed commit such a faux pas.
2. That upon confirmation of the faux pas, that shewhowillberich fell off of her chair in shock that such an offense would be committed by the formerly esteemed Mr. Winkelreid.
3. That shewhowillberich’s faith in the future, nay her entire foundation has been rocked with such tremors that I, her esteemed representative have lost all touch with whatever concept I was going to go for in this sentence.
We await your answer.
Screwem F. Theycantakeajoke, Esquire
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### Author:  [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)
#### Post date: [July 24, 2001, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-word-allowed-on-the-boards/72730/65 "2001-07-24T15:16:14Z")
Thank you wring. My defense team will be in touch. I have hired Lynn Bodoni’s cousin Vinnie for the purpose.
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### Author:  [@Booker57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Booker57)
#### Post date: [July 29, 2001, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-word-allowed-on-the-boards/72730/66 "2001-07-29T03:03:12Z")
Can’t
Understand
Normal
Thinking
This works for me. If it works for you, fine. If not, oh well, how about them Cubs!
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