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    Photographer's SATSQ

    Mad Magazine had (or maybe still has) an occasional section called "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions." I just ran across this that made me think of it:

    A photographer went to a socialite party in New York. As he entered the door, the host said, "I love your pictures -- they're wonderful; you must have a fantastic camera." He said nothing until dinner was finished, then, "That was a wonderful dinner; you must have a terrific stove."
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    Re: Photographer's SATSQ

    I ran across this quote last week and I absolutely love it!

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    Re: Photographer's SATSQ

    The same as the Author who suggested the photographer had a wonderful camera. The photographer replied I love your books, you must have a wonderful typewriter.

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    Re: Photographer's SATSQ

    And this variation, which I think works better when politeness is needed:

    "Those pictures are fantastic. Your camera takes great pictures!"

    "Thank you. Your mouth makes great compliments!"

    Rick "who saw this in a cartoon (on this forum?) just a week or two back" Denney

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    Re: Photographer's SATSQ

    What the Duck used it too....


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    Re: Photographer's SATSQ

    Quote Originally Posted by Frank Petronio View Post
    What the Duck used it too....

    Yup, that's where I saw it.

    Rick "who always looks at Frank's camera sales ads" Denney

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    Re: Photographer's SATSQ

    Quote Originally Posted by Brian C. Miller View Post
    Mad Magazine had (or maybe still has) an occasional section called "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions." I just ran across this that made me think of it:
    That post was pretty funny. You must have a good computer.
    Brian Ellis
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    a mile away and you'll have their shoes.

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    Re: Photographer's SATSQ

    I love reading these. I have good glasses!

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