+247 Why do people have to say stuff like, "It will happen in 72 hours." Why can't they just say 3 days. . . amirite?

by Anonymous 14 years ago

it sounds like you're given more time.. imo cause 72 is bigger than 3. some people are comfortable saying hours and days..

by Anonymous 14 years ago

Probably the same reason they talk about babies being 12 or 18 months old instead of a year or a year and a half.

by Anonymous 14 years ago

haha and what reason is that!

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I believe it's to be more precise or to make it sound like it's more than it really is. I wouldn't know, I don't have any babies.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

because 72 hours sounds a lot cooler than saying 3 days.

by Anonymous 13 years ago