Yeah, the slighted past tense rules are bummed:  "You follow case rules.  Why not we?  Why not we?"


On Nov 23, 2008, at 1:22 PM, Brad Johnston wrote:

"A caller from Delaware chimed in to share his joy for the Fightins. He may have created the next great catchphrase, saying, 'Boston did it. The White Sox did it. Why can't us? Why can't us?"
 
From the Washington Post sports section.
 
We like "why can't we?" but what about "Why not us?", which is sometimes heard?

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