Dr. Metablog is the nom de blague of Vivian de St. Vrain, the pen name of a resident of the mountain west who writes about language, books, politics, or whatever else comes to mind. Under the name Otto Onions (Oh NIGH uns), Vivian de St. Vrain is the author of “The Big Book of False Etymologies” (Oxford, 1978) and, writing as Amber Feldhammer, is editor of the classic anthology of confessional poetry, “My Underwear” (Virago, 1997).
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A: Do you remember how we met?
B: We met at the August picnic. In 1969. I insulted you.
A: You insulted me? That's hard to believe. What did you say?
B: I don't remember.
A: If you don't remember, how do you know that you insulted me?
B: You told me so.
A: I told you? I don't remember that you insulted me, and I don't remember telling you that you did.
A: You did tell me. About twenty years ago.
B: I've forgotten about that. What did I say you said?
A: I forget.
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