What is a promise

[donnashuggy]

Is it something that should be taken lightly? 

[bluecat*dancing]

A promise is a promise unless it isn't a promise, then it becomes mind-boggling.

[not_an_eloi]

abbott's boulevarde of broken promises will go down in infamy

[darksideofthemoon]

Something that's bound to be broken.

[mugssy65]

Depends on if you have your fingers crossed behind your back doesn't it?