[maskedmelon]

Originally Posted by Jimjam [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

An entertaining picture, but the original basis of the expression actually derives from the fact that the kettle was polished silver, compared to the dirty darkness of a typical cooking pot;

i.e. When the pot sees the kettle as black, it is actually gazing upon it's own dirty reflection in the kettle's gleam!

this is profound. I feel more knowledgeable.

thank you ^^