Well, here are the main British slang phrases that I’m sure sounded like gibberish at the time but will now become crystal clear: I’m not being funny but…- not to be rude, a precursor to an insult to soften the blow usually Lost the plot – gone crazy Cheers –an informal thank ...
As for why I ended up here…I’ve got a female wombat G.E.L.F. (Genetically Engineered Life Form — an anthropomorphic being) character in one of my sci-fi books, and I’m looking to refresh some some phrases (or learn new ones) for her speaking parts because I’m a stickler for...
After a few minutes, the guy turns to the priest and asks, ‘Say, Father, what causes arthritis?’ Loose living; cheap, wicked woman; too much alcohol; and contempt for your fellow man, ‘answers the priest.’ I’ll be damned, ‘the drunk mutters, returning to his paper. The priest...
In fact, though hard to believe, many would-be writers try to fool other people’s people by copying or altering phrases from the Holy Bible — their work becoming known as “Bibe-zies” or even “Holy Bibleoni, hold the macaroni.” Consider the very stealable first lines in the Bible...
Wordplay humor relies on the dual meanings of words and phrases to create a humorous effect. Some examples of wordplay are double entendres,cheeky metaphors, pickup lines, andgood ol’ puns. Are you ready for an example? Try not to roll your eyes too hard. ...
Palindromes are interesting because they read the same forwards and backward. While phrases are common, complete sentences are rare. The first palindrome that I saw was: Madam, I’m Adam, then I saw the longer: Madam, in Eden I’m Adam. Since then Will and Guy have put together ten of...
Thank you for using phrases like “hummingbird masculinity” and “I pray this woman a poem.” And lastly, thank you for noticing that everyone in our group was from a different place. I was happy about this too and so comforted by it. Whitney, thank you for the sensual and shadowed ...
Personal bloopers are great funny topics for a speech. My most profitable mistake. Funny computer terms and phrases. What women really say when they talk to men. Answers on the meaning of life. Funny holidays in other countries. How foreigners must sound when speaking to natives in their lang...
And the top search phrases folks used to find my blog this year (these always make me laugh) are: texas, colorado life, kathy lynn harris, cool whip, what are texas men like, is dr pepper bad for you Happy New Year, Everyone!
you should never teach yoga because your accent soundsawfulteaching yoga (amongst other things, like having sex and ordering food). It’s not meant to utter sentences such as “Now gently lower your body onto the mat.” It’s more suited to saying short, clipped phrases like “cheddar chee...