Dave Barry article/book?

[tundraeternal]

I remember Dave Barry, in some work of his, talking about language, and giving examples of two funny phrases, culminating in 'They gave her a whole nother piece'. I think the context was something about his sister found half a rat in her pie or something (or that may be Monty Python there, actually) so they gave her 'a whole nother piece' but i

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[sekaijuuni]

"That's the exact same restaurant where Auntie May found a weevil in her pie. They gave her a whole nother piece."

I loved that. It was in one of his Ask Mr. Grammar Person columns. I don't know what book it's in but I think the cover is red if that helps, haha.

[tundraeternal]

Thank you, you're the best!! I love Mr. Grammar Person!

[tundraeternal]

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