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HenHanna wrote:

On Fri, 3 Jan 2025 17:48:44 +0000, Bebercito wrote:

On Wed, 1 Jan 2025 7:03:30 +0000, HenHanna wrote:

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I don't get it.....-a Is that supposed to look like-a Stephen Fry ???


-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (i asked 2 Ai's and they can't help me.)



Maybe it uses a phrase from British TV (???)



"It's all of that, Watson, and a whole lot more..."

Just an epitome of Watson always acting as a stooge for Holmes, IMHO.

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (by Tony Noon)

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-aThat makes sense.

Holmes often tries to impart the techniques
of logical observation to Watson. Here, Watson
does indeed make one or more logical
observations and Holmes essentially confirms
that but adds there is more that can be noted.

(usually SH (doesn't hide the ball, and)-a tells Watson right away.)

SH doesn't say-a [You'll see,-a You'll see... eventually]

there could be a-a Meta-Humor-a because-a here-a SH is not
-a-a-a saying waht that EXTRA-a tidbit is.

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a --------a suggesting-a he 's-a-a just-a bluffing.

___________________________

The phrase "and a whole lot more" is not a specific punch line
attributed to a famous comedian or actor.

Rather, it's a common expression used in various contexts, including
comedy and entertainment.

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In the context of comedy and entertainment, this phrase is often used:

-- As a teaser for upcoming content or performances-a-a 5-a 6.

-- To indicate additional material or topics that will be covered in a
show or interview-a-a 8.

-- As part of promotional material for comedy events or specials-a-a 7.

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While not a punch line itself, the phrase can be used humorously to
imply an abundance of content or to create anticipation.

Comedians might employ it as part of their routine to suggest they have
more jokes or stories to share.

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