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To: Sofa King

"In this case, semantics that you're trying to hide behind to cover the fact that your desire to be a smartass in this case overshadowed your knowledge of the subject."

Apes are not quadrupeds, Sofa King. If that strikes you as a semantic quibble, so be it.


64 posted on 02/28/2006 12:08:25 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: RegulatorCountry
Gorillas are primarily terrestrial, walk semi-erect and are quadruped. Their long arms are used in knuckle-walking to help support their weight. Youngsters and females may climb trees, but adult males can only climb sturdier trees due to their heavier weight.

I'll be kind and say that "quibble" is not exactly the right word for it.
82 posted on 02/28/2006 12:27:59 PM PST by Sofa King (A wise man uses compromise as an alternative to defeat. A fool uses it as an alternative to victory.)
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