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From: Phil <phil@anonymous.invalid>
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Subject: Re: 25 Classic Books That Have Been Banned
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:08:07 +0000
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On 22/02/2025 12:50, J. J. Lodder wrote:
> PS 'kamerolifant(je)' is a Dutch word, meaning 'fatso, 'butterball',
> 'couch potato', etc. You get the idea.
> The word is sadly lacking in English.

Nice. It makes me wonder, does Dutch have the equivalent of 'the 
elephant in the room', for an obvious problem that everyone avoids 
mentioning?

-- 
Phil B