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Seriously, it’s “twice a day” - because a clock stuck on 1:13 will be right in the AM and PM.

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24hr format would be once a day. It’s perspective all around

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I’ve always countered the “broken clock” comments with “24-hour movement with perpetual calendar” but I get shoved in a locker when I do it

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Because it’s not where the colloquialism came from. It ignores the origins in deference to pedantry.

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On an analog clock, pal. You know, 1-12. It’s where the phrase comes from. Don’t be an ass.

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I’m not your pal, guy

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I did say at least once a day.

I don’t want to presume Fucker is right more than that.

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