Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for November 05, 2019
Transcript:
forms of speech a guide to the various types of political speech, with proper responses. stem-winder. a particularly rousing oration. stand up & cheer. man: yeah! tub-thumper. the same only more so. wave a sign. man: yeah! win thumb-sucker. a speech of deptch & thoughtfulness, or lots of statistics. remain seated. (see also nose-picker.) teeth-grinder. a speech that stirs resentment, esp. toward the other party's crummy candidate. man: ngh ooooh ngh ooh, i oughta- knuckle-dragger. a more proactive form of teeth grinder. appeals to your cro-magnon side. ngaaaaaaargh stool-softener. not a speech you need linger for. find the exit and use it.
J Quest about 5 years ago
Happy Election Day (here in the US, anyway) May your stools always be soft…
WCraft Premium Member about 5 years ago
I would say that, unfortunately, last 3 have become de rigueur.
DCBakerEsq about 5 years ago
REAL-PUZZLER. Leaves the crowd wondering what just happened. And, why.
Sisyphos about 5 years ago
As long as it gets a reaction, it’s a success!