I've never understood the expression, "I'm on you like white on rice." Rice is white (except when it isn't). White rice is white through and through. I know this because I am an experienced rice cutter (an occupation with an extremely slight learning curve and little or no cultural, economic or gastronomic value). Folks never seem to say "I am on you like black on tar" or "red on blood' or "green on forest" - and you can't see the forest for the trees.
While I am on the subject, I do approve of the saying "It's on like Donkey Kong." Donkey Kong by it's very nature can be on or off. There has to be an "on" switch. I also like the loooong diphthongy vowel sounds - giving a bit of length to the pleasingly retro expression. So there you have it. This is my new blog. It's on like Donkey Kong.
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