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drewhead118 t1_j9zhl4g wrote

Roald Dahl threatened publisher with ‘enormous crocodile’ said he'd be a bit disappointed if they changed his words

I've gone and updated this headline for 2023, since some readers might be troubled by the notion of a crocodile attacking a publisher. If anyone out there was distressed by that mental image, please read my headline instead

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LeonardSmallsJr t1_ja0qcqn wrote

Ronald Dahl said he’d be a bit disappointed if they changed his words ate a bit of ice cream and sang happy songs.

Disappointment makes people sad and words make them feel dumb. Please enjoy the revised language that says pretty much the same thing but happier.

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Mod_Accountability t1_j9zqvk9 wrote

If it were a regular sized crocodile, no problem. But an enormous one? Different story.

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SillyBillyLoserHead t1_ja1k24h wrote

Phew, I was worrying about a poor crocodile potentially munching on sneaky snakes!

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