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A proverb question
Posted: 10 Sep 2012, 00:02
by Dragonfly
Reading the Mercedes AMG thread and the many big names mentioned I wanted to use a proverb.
But can't remember the English equivalent, which I am sure exists.
The proverb is about many elderly women present at the birth of a child but the child is ill.
Can someone help with the English proverb?
Thanks
Re: A proverb question
Posted: 10 Sep 2012, 06:34
by Kiril Varbanov
I know what you mean, but I think that pearl of wisdom exists in our beloved Bulgaria only and I couldn't find the English equivalent (although I'd love to be proven wrong).
The meaning of the proverb is simple: when a baby is born, usually the first for the family, too many people, including the senior grandmothers mostly, start sending advises to the parents, thus confusing them more, and eventually the baby becomes ill or badly raised.
This is what you, I think, mean about Mercedes as well - too many senior people tried to influence the kid, and nothing good really happened, which is pity.
Re: A proverb question
Posted: 10 Sep 2012, 08:58
by strad
Well...Too many cooks does ruin the broth.
Re: A proverb question
Posted: 10 Sep 2012, 09:45
by Dragonfly
My memory is not like what it used to be but I am quite sure I've come across a very close English equivalent.
Re: A proverb question
Posted: 11 Sep 2012, 12:46
by skgoa
strad wrote:Too many cooks does ruin the broth.
Re: A proverb question
Posted: 14 Sep 2012, 23:09
by Dragonfly
Thanks strad, that must be it.
Re: A proverb question
Posted: 14 Sep 2012, 23:17
by bhall
"There's a transvestite prostitute walking around somewhere right now carrying a buttload of secrets."
Wait...
Re: A proverb question
Posted: 15 Sep 2012, 12:29
by Dragonfly
Got the feeling some guys drink or smoke really strong stuff ...
Re: A proverb question
Posted: 15 Sep 2012, 16:42
by bhall
Or are quite simply twisted beyond repair.

Re: A proverb question
Posted: 16 Sep 2012, 13:53
by Dragonfly
I think we all are to some extent
