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Clichés Upgraded – Part XX

While the calendar now says March, the temperature forecast remains iffy, so here’s more warmth from enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • If you lose your lunch in that stupid bet it’s going to be a long, long wait for dinner
  • I know those growth hormones are impressive, but do you really think they can make a mountain out of a molehill? (more…)

Clichés Upgraded – Part XIX

So much for the calendar, it remains unseasonably cold – which according to a local forecaster gives us more opportunity for record-breaking – but here’s some additional warmth from enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • They’re adding a mysterious purchase add-on, which means you get the whole kit and caboodle
  • If we let sleeping dogs lie then they better behave with integrity when they’re awake (more…)

Lesser Known Awards Shows

The new year not only brings out the mental and physical challenge of surviving winter intact, but also a plethora of awards shows.  Those known to the public are almost inevitably the highest profile, most glitzy affairs.

Many others focusing on much less glossy subjects fly under the radar.  Let’s give a little recognition… (more…)

SNL – 40th Anniversary Opus  

Last evening those of us who have been aficionados of Saturday Night Live, either limitedly through the myriad casts, or like myself more or less continually from the beginning, had an opportunity to revisit its history over a three and one-half hour broadcast marathon. (more…)

Clichés Upgraded – Part XVIII

It remains cold outside, but here’s the warmth of more enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • Using a knife through hot butter ensures we’ll be cleaning up the counter for some time
  • A one-liners professional comedian needs better audience response than a laugh a minute (more…)

Less Popular Valentine’s Day Sayings

Here’s a dozen lesser appreciated quotes for Valentine’s Day:

  • Love will find a way but a map will make it quicker
  • Hugs let people know you love them and that your arm exercises are working
  • The hours I spend with you are like a perfumed garden, which is unlucky as I have an allergy to strong aromas (more…)

Clichés Upgraded – Part XVII

Still more of the warming glow of enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • I only look at it palm up, so to suggest I know it like the back of my hand will not reveal much
  • We don’t have to convert the bygones to our way of behaving, so just let bygones be bygones (more…)

Clichés Upgraded – Part XVI

More of the warming glow of enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • Knee high to a grasshopper isn’t bad at all if you’re referring to the cocktail
  • Lay your cards on the table before they get knocked onto the floor
  • Nudity isn’t permitted where we’re going, so keep your hair on (more…)

Clichés Upgraded – Part XV

Enjoy the warming glow of more enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • They lost both soccer balls in the pond, so the teams had to agree to kick the bucket
  • It’s not likely the crate just fell off the turnip truck , since no one’s loading that sucker until it’s cleaned up (more…)

Clichés Upgraded – Part XIV

Here’s another round of enlivened clichés (with the original in italics):

  • I hate to say this, but it hasn’t been put to music yet
  • If one is in for a penny, in for a pound, imagine what would happen to you if you’re in for a whole dollar (more…)