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Old 01-22-2013, 04:21 PM
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Default Subway says "footlong" is just a name
Subway says footlong is a name not a size

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2013/01/.../?spt=mps&or=3


the 1st comment says it all
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Old 01-22-2013, 05:09 PM
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There's a joke about lying about size somewhere in here...
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Old 01-22-2013, 09:22 PM
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Default Subway says "footlong" is just a name
Maybe they measure the length of the sandwich starting from the taint?

(Sorry, couldn't help it!)
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Old 01-24-2013, 06:32 AM
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For years the lumber guys have been calling (and advertising) wood "a two by four" that really measures 1+1/2 by 3+1/2...
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Old 01-24-2013, 08:01 AM
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Ever check the weight on the can of a "Pint" of Guinness
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