Can Old Sayings Get a Modern Twist?

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The discussion revolves around the humorous modification of clichés and proverbs, encouraging participants to creatively twist familiar sayings. Various examples are shared, showcasing playful takes on phrases like "A bird in the hand..." and "You can't teach an old dog new tricks," often incorporating self-deprecating humor and absurdity. Participants engage in a light-hearted exchange, crafting new versions of sayings that reflect contemporary experiences or humorous observations, such as "Slept like a baby," reinterpreted to highlight the frustrations of restless sleep. The conversation also touches on the complexities of seemingly simple tasks, illustrated through exaggerated scenarios, like the difficulties of "shooting fish in a barrel." Overall, the thread emphasizes creativity, wit, and the joy of language play.
  • #61
Early to bed, early to rise pretty much describes a PFers social life.
 
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  • #62
There is no time like the present; all others must differ by at least one quantum event.
 
  • #63
"Call me old fashioned" but I send my son up chimneys. Keeps him out of mischief.
 
  • #64
jimmy p said:
"Save your pennies for a rainy day" so you can get a bloody big umbrella.
"Don't save your penis for a dainty ray"-it's a contradiction.
 
  • #65
"Charity begins at home"...so keeping all your money for yourself and not giving any away. Which is in fact the opposite of charity.
 
  • #66
"An I for an I leaves genetic ethics to be seen"
 
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  • #67
"Not until the cows come home" Those party animals.
 
  • #68
"Truthiness is self-evident"
 
  • #69
tribdog said:
Early to bed, early to rise pretty much describes a PFers social life.
Sad but funny.:biggrin:
 
  • #70
"Don't let the bed bugs bite" don't worry I a lot of DDT in my bed tonight
 
  • #71
This is one that I heard elsewhere:

To ere is human, but to really screw things up takes a computer.
 
  • #72
Artman said:
This is one that I heard elsewhere:
To ere is human, but to really screw things up takes a computer.

Ere, dear?

To spell a word correctly is an Art, but it takes a man to screw up a great quote. :smile:
 
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  • #73
to spell a word correctly is an Art, for Art to spell a word correctly is a miracle.
 
  • #74
tribdog said:
to spell a word correctly is an Art, for Art to spell a word correctly is a miracle.
They took away my spell checker. :cry: I'm way too lazy to look up something if I'm not quite sure. :zzz:
Funny Trib.
 
  • #75
To err is human, to forgive is not nearly as much fun as to make fun of the mistake. :biggrin: :-p
 

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