Monday, January 17, 2011

Great Moments in Editing, Part 2

Yesterday in this space we discussed the ongoing non-issue of whether or not words have consequences. Today, we look at a few examples of how words can drive behavior ... like hysterical laughter and head-shaking. Yes, it's Great Moments in Editing, Part 2! You can find Part 1 here.

And they say schools don't teach our children proper language...


Never used. Obviously...


Well, some things take time...

I always wondered what was really in those chicken nuggets...

Yes. Yes, it is ...

One small step for a man, one giant leap for ... never mind ...

I've always wondered why professional clairvoyants never win lotteries ...

Thanks, but no thanks ...


Have a good day. Watch your words.

More thoughts tomorrow.

Bilbo

4 comments:

John A Hill said...

"You can do it. We can help."

How much do you think that job pays?

Bandit said...

Funny. Larry the cable guy says that Home Depot should put up a sign that those toilets are for display only.

Raquel's World said...

...and four things...lol
I liked that one and the Home Depot one. Funny stuff.

Mike said...

I wouldn't call 10 by 14 inches a huge house. No wonder it was never used. And who would want a house on a bridge anyway. Sheeesh.