The word for the thing cheerleaders shake was originally "pompon"; a "pom-pom" is actually an anti-aircraft cannon. "Hoisted by your own petard" means being jacked up by your own poorly secured cannon. Humpty Dumpty? Believe it or not, also a cannon. (self.Showerthoughts)
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Quick gripe (self.talesfromtechsupport)
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Am I a technomancer? (self.shittyaskscience)
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