Further to the dubious title of this piece (which sounds like an order) , my article in The Guardian today is called "Give It To Me Straight":
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/nov/24/bo-honesty-ban-ki-moon
Still, that title's really nothing compared to this...
I liked today's article, but lots of people didn't. Those people are, of course, wrong. I also liked the fact that it's the first Guardian piece ever to have "BO" in the URL. It's these little things that bring me joy on these gloomy November days when it gets dark early. Those things, and double entendres.
My friend Josh has a phrase ("That's what she said") which brings us endless amusement whenever we meet up. We say it after anything which can be remotely misconstrued:
Me (while cooking): I don't think there's enough room to fit all this in.
Josh: That's what she said!
The hours just fly by...
21 comments:
Don't worry about him; he's just going through a phrase.
I just read through that whole article after seeing the name Ban Ki-Moon in url, and it turned out to have nothing to do with Ban Ki-Moon. I'm not saying I wouldn't have read it anyway, but I do feel slightly mislead. I think I now deserve to know your thoughts on how his first term is going.
Ha yes - "That's what she said" is a running joke in the American version of the Office. It's one of my favourites.
I've never seen the American version of the Office, I'll be sure to check it out now!
A lady walks into a bar and the barman asks "what would you like", she says "I'd like a double entendre", so he gives her one!
Yep the hours just fly by....
Tobias: Very good!
Max: Apologies for misleading you with Mr Moon. If it's any consolation, I don't decide on the URL, but this just about sums up my thoughts on BKM:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/nov/23/nuclear-disarmament-united-nations
Hattie: I had no idea! Josh, have you been plagiarising again?
Josh: Honestly!
Sure, i know that joke from de US The Office too. But i think you will enjoy this approach:
http://xkcd.com/174/
> Ariane
The piece reminded me of the first time we met. You came back from the bathroom and said, "Kia, next time I have asparagus stuck in my teeth, you have to tell me". Now I know you meant it!
> Josh
*Groan*
PS. At at least I admit it when I'm plagiarising (anti-semantic).
> Zettai
I *love* xkcd
If I wasn't smelly, it wouldn't be as much fun picking out the fleas!
Zettai: Never seen xckd before, but it's great.
Kia: I'd completely forgotten about that! You looked really embarrassed and said you hadn't noticed. You had though, right? (And thanks for letting me know about the typo too - please always tell me.)
Duohedron: Yum!
> Ariane
Why, I'm far too British to admit to such a thing!
PS. If it's any consolation, I get stuff stuck in my teeth all the time. Josh will attest to how messy I can be with meals.
Far be it for me to attest to such a thing on a public forum! But rest assured, face to face, I'd tell you....
In my circle of friends the equivalent of "That's what she said" is "As the actress said to the bishop".
I work at a building yard. Single entendre is usually plenty.
PS I've just noticed that Blogger has started capitalising names on its comment pages. It's about time!
Ariane - you've never seen xkcd? Where have you been? Get on the bus! Oh, hang on...
This is the best one I've seen:
http://xkcd.com/202/
Or http://xkcd.com/210/
Kia: I've never seen anything in your teeth, but I doubt that if I did I'd be consoled by it. "Phew - Kia's got something in her teeth!" I dunno - let's try it next time we meet. Oh, and I'm with you on xkcd, especially 210.
Josh: 'Attest' is a great word which should be used far more often.
John: I've heard that one, but never properly understood it..?
Graham: The lack of capitalisation also used to bother me. Does that say more about us than it?
Justin: I've been... well, not many places, to be honest. I need a holiday. Thanks for 202 - liked it, but preferred 210.
Hi Ariane
I think you should take a look at the TV show UP POMPEII! for some serious double entendres. This
1970s sitcom was packed solid (sounds a bit rude) with puns and smut.
Another so-called classic was ARE YOU BEING SERVED? Although I'm pretty confident you're aware of Mrs Slocombe and her famous (suggestive) pussy. For people who don't know, (I would advise you to stop reading) one week Mrs Slocombe announced her pussy was unwell. Another time, she was complaining that nobody wanted to take out her pussy. And in one episode, she was even hoping to enter her pussy in a competition. This theme continued for 69 (sounds very rude) episodes.
Dirty comedy at its best? Nah, it was rubbish.
Thanks MJB - I'll certainly check it out.
I like the word 'caterwaul'.
A 'hard pounding' from George Osborne, now that's something everyman (including gay chaps) should be afraid of.
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