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13. Question -

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 12:35 AM

Saturday

for reasons I can’t explain, I am unable to say “beverage” with a straight face. Is there something inherently silly about the word?

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Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything. [View all] Aristus Jul 3 OP

Can God make a square circle? OAITW r.2.0 Jul 3 #1

I don't believe that He could. Aristus Jul 3 #4

Cheers to you, Aristus! yellow dahlia Jul 3 #2

And to you! Aristus Jul 3 #5

With you on the anise flavor in drinks biophile Jul 3 #3

It's never too late. Aristus Jul 3 #6

I actually like ouzo. Aristus Jul 3 #9

I used to like retsina Easterncedar Jul 3 #10

You need the right Greek dish to go with it. Aristus Saturday #11

Yamas! Mme. Defarge Saturday #12

Question - Mme. Defarge Saturday #13

In normal conversation it might seem a bit formal. Aristus Saturday #14

Merci! Mme. Defarge Saturday #16

De rien... Aristus Saturday #17