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Originally Posted by publius
According to story that will come out in New York magazine tomorrow, Katie Couric threw a hissy, slapping fit about the word "sputum". She doesn't like it apparently, and threw the tantrum when an editor inserted the word in a story about tuberculosis. They said she began slapping him furiously on his arm.
Sounds like a Monty Python skit. Anyway, if you happen to stumble across her, just say "sputum!" and see what happens............
-Richard
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If it will come out in New York mag tomorrow, how did you find out about it?
I'm not doubting--just asking.
I've never liked Couric. She's too damn perky for me.
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