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No English dictionary has ever been able to adequately explain the
difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED. However, in a recent
linguistic conference held in London, England, and attended by some of
the best linguists in the world:
Samsundar Balgobin, a Guyanese, was the clear winner. His final
challenge was this:
Some say there is no difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED. Please
explain the difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED in a way that is easy
to understand.
Here is his astute answer:
"When you marry the right woman, you are COMPLETE. But, when you marry
the wrong woman, you are FINISHED. And when the right one catches you with
the wrong one, you are COMPLETELY FINISHED!"
His answer was received with a standing ovation lasting over 5 minutes.
difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED. However, in a recent
linguistic conference held in London, England, and attended by some of
the best linguists in the world:
Samsundar Balgobin, a Guyanese, was the clear winner. His final
challenge was this:
Some say there is no difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED. Please
explain the difference between COMPLETE and FINISHED in a way that is easy
to understand.
Here is his astute answer:
"When you marry the right woman, you are COMPLETE. But, when you marry
the wrong woman, you are FINISHED. And when the right one catches you with
the wrong one, you are COMPLETELY FINISHED!"
His answer was received with a standing ovation lasting over 5 minutes.
