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frindley commented on the word hoof and hook
A livestock competition in which the animal, usually a steer, is judged twice: once in the parade ground (on the hoof) and again, as a carcass, after slaughtering (on the hook).
May 10, 2008
bilby commented on the word hoof and hook
This is a bit gross. Imagine perving on Elle MacPherson on the catwalk one day and in the morgue the next, in order to give her an overall score. Slip and slab?
May 10, 2008
frindley commented on the word hoof and hook
Think of it more like judging a wedding cake according to its icing, decoration and overall structure; then slicing it in order to judge the quality and taste of the actual fruitcake that's inside all that marzipan and fondant.
May 10, 2008
bilby commented on the word hoof and hook
Uhh, I'll try.
May 10, 2008