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The 22 by itself doesn't have a separate meaning. The phrase "Catch 22" was derived from the book write by Joseph Heller. The phrase basically means if you can do it, you really can't do it, and if you can't do it you really can do it. If you try to act normal in a crazy world, there will be a snare and vice versa.
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In "Catch-22," the term refers to a paradoxical situation where a person is trapped by contradictory rules or circumstances. Specifically in the book, it is a military regulation that states a soldier can be considered insane if they willingly continue to fly dangerous combat missions, but if they request to be removed from duty due to insanity, they are considered sane and must continue flying.
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What does catch twenty nine mean?
Perhaps you mean catch-22. This is a phrase derived from a novel of that name: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch-22
What does catch-22 mean?
You need experience to get a job, but you can't get a job without experience. This is an example of a "CAtch 22" situation.
Which war movies final line is BeJesus?
catch 22 catch 22
When was Catch-22 released?
Catch-22 was released on 06/24/1970.
What was the Production Budget for Catch-22?
The Production Budget for Catch-22 was $18,000,000.
When was catch -22 released?
Catch-22 was released on 06/24/1970.
How many chapters in Catch 22?
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller has 42 chapters.
What does the phrase Catch-22 mean?
Catch 22? look at the number 22 if you look at it backwards it is still the same, it could have been called catch 11, catch 33 etc. but I guess catch 22 is more catchy! for example, if someone you know has an eating disorder and they ask you, do I look fat? and you tell them they look skinny, well, they will be happy that you said that, but they still won't stop starving themselves, and if you tell them they look fat, they will still starve themselves. Hope this helps.
How much money did Catch-22 gross worldwide?
Catch-22 grossed $24,911,670 worldwide.
How much money did Catch-22 gross domestically?
Catch-22 grossed $24,911,670 in the domestic market.
What are the ratings and certificates for Catch-22 - 2007?
Catch-22 - 2007 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:AL
Where the phrase Catch-22 came from?
Joseph Heller wrote the book called Catch-22 where he coined the phrase.
