And "the thing" is a staple on Mad About You. "I'm going to get the thing for the thing" , and other such thing related statements.
~~~Shimbo~~~ *************************************************** "Well, once again my friend, we find that science is a two headed beast. One head is nice, it gives us good things like aspirin, and other modern conveniences... but the other head of science is bad! Oh! beware the other head of science, Arthur, it bites!" ***************************************************