Because then it would be a foot
The Imperial March
Bury-toes. Hah hah
They are better shaken, not stirred. I usually have one in my hand. One is too few and three are two many.
They have to use TWO hands.
They have no idea what 12 inches actually looks like. I for some reason could not find a way to phrase this any better. Credit to my coworker.
12 inches