The saying — believed to be a witticism about Parker’s own romantic foibles — has been used on the show in some form at least a dozen times since 1985, according to the fan-operated J! archive.

The overall tension allows us to skim over the flaws and foibles in the script, especially when the resolution is so hard-fought.

Incidentally, it’s not the first time the adage — believed to be a witticism about Parker’s own romantic foibles — has been used on the show.

We have been very good at pointing out Trumpov’s foibles.

Humor mixes with a deep understanding of American foibles and the human heart to produce a riveting novel of ideas.