Talk:Shit happens

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... strictly speaking, it's not a phrase, but a sentence! Maelli (talk) 17:41, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Toddst1 (talk) 14:17, 4 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

That photo is ridiculous. Toddst1 (talk) 17:45, 30 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

 Done Toddst1 (talk) 14:18, 4 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Why do we need examples in this article? Is it going to add to folks' understanding? I don't think so. Toddst1 (talk) 14:17, 4 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The example of when Tony Abbott used it was infamous and controversial, plus well documented, so I think it should be included. As it says, Tony Abbott was Prime Minister of Australia at the time and when the Prime Minister says "shit happens" then it's pretty well-known. Thiscouldbeauser (talk) 03:03, 20 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]