> > Yes, other orders are valid. Why not an old, stupid, white, black
> > hunting dog? The problem with the specific adjectives you chose is
> > that there's a fixed expression "stupid old", or "stupid ol'", so it
> > will inevitably sound like they go together, and there's also a
fixed
> > expression "black-and-white", so it will feel like black should
always
> > come before white.
>
> But even "Black and white stupid old hunting dog" doesn't sound
unmarked
> to me. That would seem to me to be emphasizing the color.
This topic is covered in some detail in various TEFL web sites.
--
Fabian
"Yes that is one of the things that makes me convinced you are British;
bacon, sausage and tomato sauce. Only the British call that cuisine. You
have a wonderful history, fantastic traditions and the total lack of
taste as far as food goes"