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Subject:Re: twits and anacronisms....was Re: Stealing ETKA & ELSA ?
From:Kim Brennan
Date:Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:38:56 -0500

Chris inquires:

 > :  TANSTAAFL

 > ok, someone fill me in on what this stands for :<)
 > and if its somethin dirty, then use common courtesy :<)

There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch.

Robert Heinlein, as far as I know, popularized the expression in his
novel The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. Great book. I always thought it
would make a good movie, but after they destroy two of his other fine
books when making movies of them, I have my doubts now....