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Re: RIP Jack Kilby
« on: June 24, 2005, 01:14:42 PM »
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good night, funnyman! I salute you!


funnyman?

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Re: RIP Jack Kilby
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2005, 07:12:24 PM »
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cecilia wrote:
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funnyman?
hmm, how to explain a cultural injoke?

well, the short story is that whenever comedians tribute one of their own they end the eulogy with "Goodnite, funnyman"

I guess it's a take-off on Hamlets' "goodnite sweet prince" line.
 


Ahhh!!! I get it.