There are times when only a cliché can express what you’re feeling. If nothing else, clichés are worn out and time-tested because they work in so many places.
Here are some of my personal clichés that, while I don’t use them much anymore, are at the ready at all times, just in case:
1. “That’s like chicken on a biscuit!”
I was reminded of this one after reading this. If you’ve never sampled the glory that is chicken on a biscuit, you just won’t understand. Translation: That’s super!
• “Let’s spank this puppy on the butt and get on with life!”
Translation: Enough already! Time to move on! Let’s not beat a dead horse!
• “There’s nothing over there but gravity and a headache.”
I say this if the Cutlet is going somewhere he shouldn’t (like up the stairs). Translation: Doing whatever you’re doing will only cause you pain.
• “Dorko with a rollbar from Mars.”
Me, my sister and a coupla friends used to say this. I’m still not sure why. Translation: ????
• “Feeeeeeeeb!”
This must be said with great expression to sound like a total idiot. It’s a body double for the ever-popular “duuuuuuh.” Translation: That’s feeble, stupid and otherwise useless. Duuuuuh!
• “Mee mee mee mee mee.”
A personal expression, accompanied by quivering bottom lip and said in a meek voice. Translation: Boo hoo. Waaaaaaa. My heart bleeds for you (sarcastically, of course).
• “Whatever you say, swami.”
The Petite Filet used to call everyone “swami” for awhile. Translation: Whatever, dude.
• “Bedroom abs” as in “I think we need to do more bedroom abs.”
Um yeah, it’s an exercise, right? Also known as marital gymnastics, and it isn’t always relegated to the bedroom. Um, TMI? Translation: Use your imagination.
• “Barfy Eww Gross.”
We used this phrase to describe one or both of our dogs (when we had two) when one or both were sick. Translation: Get thee to a vet, poor pet(s)!
On an unrelated note, Daylight Saving Time ends this coming Sunday. Set your clocks back one hour (as in 11 p.m. becomes 10 p.m.) before you go to sleep on Saturday. Just about everything you need to know about the event is here.
How are you going to spend your extra hour? Have a wonderful weekend!
I can't say I've ever heard any of those.
As far as daylight savings time goes, one of my friends who doesn't have to worry about work will talk me into staying out an extra hour or five.
Yeah, T-bone; I don't think any of those are cliches. I think they're actually pithy, clever epigrams that you made up! You should publish them.
I am going to spend an extra hour sleeping!!
Hey! I don't think you're allowed to use a cliche to describe a cliche!
And I'm ditto-ing all comments above.
Thanks for the fall-back time reminder. With all that's going on, I'd of completely forgotten. My extra hour? Hopefully lounging in front of my new fireplace with my man and a glass of good wine in our new apartment!
I can't think of my favorite cliches right now, but I can say all of yours are new to me. Always good to learn a few fresh ones...
Have a great weekend.
having sex???
naw, prob sleeping :)
Bartleby has nothing on you T-Bone.
As for Trish on "Survivor," one might have thought she's go further because she had been in the background until recently. People are stepping all over themselves to out-stupid the other guy, much to Jon's benefit and my chagrin.
my extra hour will be spent in deep genuflection on how i can be a better person and help my fellow man .......... or possibly i'll be drooling on my pillow as i snooze for an extra hour.. i try to be flexible in these situations..
Bedroom abs? I like that expression. A bit like being a translator in crime :)