Literally, “to make the curious talk”—the French’s notorious explain-all reason given to account for why things are the way they are, without really explaining anything. Often used as a snappish comeback to questions posed by inquisitive children who just won’t shut up. Generally emphasized with a shrug and at least one contemptuously raised eyebrow.

4.26.2005

today's quote: pick your poison

"It's not in the American character. If you are going to kill someone and you are a true American, you shoot them."

--Marcella Fierro, the Commonwealth of Virginia's chief medical examiner, explaining why poison-murders aren't as popular in the United States.

posted by curious m at 5:21 PM

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