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Ep.295: Opinions Are Like A$&%holes


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Anapodoton is a rhetorical device where the main clause of a sentence is omitted, and its meaning is implied by a subordinate clause that is provided, most commonly in well-known proverbs or phrases. The implied information is easily understood and mentally supplied by the listener or reader, such as saying "When in Rome..." and expecting the listener to complete the phrase with "do as the Romans do". “If the shoe fits...” “If you can’t beat ‘em...”, etc. The listener understands the complete thought because the full phrase is familiar. Of course, Jon and Kurt thought this would make an excellent topic for an episode of Smart Drivel. “We hope for the smart..."


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