Ya know that expression about how underneath, ducks are paddling like

[FenDruadin]

you-know what? And how that's supposed to mean that if you want anything out of life, you have to paddle like that too?

Like a true subject-matter geek, I've always hated that expression. Because all duck owners know it's not true--under the water, ducks are just as cool, calm, and collected as they appear above the surface. But I don't think that means we can't learn something valuable from them:

http://curiositycat.wordpress.com/2011/07/08/ducks-dont-paddle-like-hell/

(And btw hi everyone. Sorry I've been MIA. I'll try to come back and post some again soon. Just juggling lots of things right now).

 

[emys]

So to re-write the saying properly, it should read something like this...

"Sure that duck looks serene; but on land he's got to preen like (this spot left intentionally blank)."

I always enjoy a good twist on an old saying, and a person who doesn't swallow things whole!

 

[FenDruadin]

Thanks!! Yup, that's about how I'd rewrite it. I guess it's not as snappy that way, but at least it's true!