Friday, May 09, 2014

More Editorial Gems


How quickly two weeks go by! It's time once again to engage in our biweekly celebration of the odd use of language in signs, in print, and in general ...

I've heard people ask whether they could drive on the HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) lanes by themselves if they suffer from multiple personality disorder ... I guess the thinking here is similar ...


Ouch ...


Some people just can't make a deadline ...


There is a long tradition of celebrities endorsing products and services. Some just seem a bit odd ...


This one was sent to me by long-time reader allenwoodhaven. How many mothers do you know who would have the energy for a menage a trois, even (or especially) on Mothers' Day? ...


I've been in lots of meetings like this ...


Two articles from different papers reporting the same odd story ...


and ...


My old* friend Katherine sent me this one, which renders me uncharacteristically speechless ...


And finally, you can't be too careful checking out those bulges ...


Language. Isn't it fun?

Have a good day. Come back tomorrow for Cartoon Saturday.

Bilbo

* By which I mean "treasured and long-time."

5 comments:

Duckbutt said...

The lazy coach got his comeuppance!

eViL pOp TaRt said...

I guess they wanted to be sure to get the rapist personality!

KathyA said...

And a menage a trois that's only $9.99!

Love this; love language...

And I've learned never to question suspicious bulges... ;)

Mike said...

I've been to a few council meetings like that.

Elvis Wearing a Bra on His Head said...

Doris Day must have been a steamroller affectionate! Every woman should have a hobby.

I'll pass shopping at that drug store.