Cute, fuzzy stealth. That’s what weasels are about.

When we’re not paying attention, sometimes even when we ARE, participial phrases convince us they’re the best candidate for the job. They weasel their way in and tempt our trust.

And on the surface, these participial weasels might look cute. But they lie and do not the truth.

Now, I’ve known many perfectly genial and cooperative participial phrases, so I’m not going to generalize. Suffice it to say, you need to be wary. Use discernment. Don’t fall for a fuzzy face and big, sweet eyes.

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Thanks to Elysium 2010 for the image.