We are all familiar with:
a herd of cows,
a flock of chickens,
a school of fish,
a gaggle of geese.
However, less widely known is:
a pride of lions,
a murder of crows,
(as well as their cousins,
rooks and ravens)
an exaltation of doves,
and,
presumably because they look so wise,
a congress of owls.
Now consider a group of baboons:
They are the loudest,
most dangerous,
most obnoxious,
most viciously aggressive,
and least intelligent of all primates.
And what is the proper collective noun for a group of baboons?
a parliament.
a parliament of baboons.
That explains a lot of things.
If the shoe fits ...
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Affectionately dedicated to our political system.
A Caveat: The preceding was sent to me in an email and I cannot attest to its origin, or credit would certainly be given where it is due. As such, I am not the author of this. I simply found it amusing and worth sharing. No offence is intended.
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