Vernon wrote:
> Thanks for explaining what "Get a life" means to an American.
> From this end, I have to say, it sounded somewhat acrid.
My understanding of the origin of the phrase is that William Shatner,
Captain Kirk of Startrek was disgusted at one of the trekie conventions
and told some guy dressed as some character, to 'get a life'. I don't
know if that is true, but it is my understanding.
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