Why is it.................?

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Syndrome

And when the laces break it is impossible to buy replacements which match the original laces!

That implies a pair of shoes these days would last long enough to need replacement laces.

[Citroënbender]

Someone would be surprised

(a.) That the partner they demeaned, insulted and generally treated like rubbish would one day up and leave, and
(b.) That I seemed to lack sympathy when they wanted to bleat about it?