OT: A bone to pick with Dogbert's Boy, Scott Adams, re Dilbe

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Rich Grise

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Some of the "Quotes From Induhviduals" aren't really all that "duh," if
you give it a moment:

http://www.comics.com/comics/dilbert/dnrc/html/newsletter59.html

For example, "We don't want this project to snowball into a can of worms."

Well, what's wrong with that? Who wants their project to snowball into a
can of worms?

I think that merely mixing metaphors doesn't automatically consign one
to the dustbin of duh. It could have been intentional, in which case the
speaker could very well be the Supreme Dogbert of us all!

Cheers!
Rich
 
Rich Grise wrote:

I think that merely mixing metaphors doesn't automatically consign one
to the dustbin of duh. It could have been intentional, in which case the
speaker could very well be the Supreme Dogbert of us all!
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A well mixed metaphor can add spice to the bleak prospect of the daily
grind.
 
On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 06:24:24 GMT, in sci.electronics.design Rich Grise
<rich@example.net> wrote:

Some of the "Quotes From Induhviduals" aren't really all that "duh," if
you give it a moment:

http://www.comics.com/comics/dilbert/dnrc/html/newsletter59.html

For example, "We don't want this project to snowball into a can of worms."

Well, what's wrong with that? Who wants their project to snowball into a
can of worms?

I think that merely mixing metaphors doesn't automatically consign one
to the dustbin of duh. It could have been intentional, in which case the
speaker could very well be the Supreme Dogbert of us all!

Cheers!
Rich

bottum of the paige
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quote
"
All submissions to Scott Adams and/or Dilbert.com shall become the
exclusive property of United Media and Scott Adams, and they will have
the right to use them free of charge, in any manner and in any medium,
forever and throughout the world."


martin

Serious error.
All shortcuts have disappeared.
Screen. Mind. Both are blank.
 
Paul Burke wrote:
Rich Grise wrote:

I think that merely mixing metaphors doesn't automatically consign one
to the dustbin of duh. It could have been intentional, in which case the
speaker could very well be the Supreme Dogbert of us all!

A well mixed metaphor can add spice to the bleak prospect of the daily
grind.
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Marching to a different kettle of fish.

--
Paul Hovnanian mailto:paul@Hovnanian.com
------------------------------------------------------------------
A mathematician is a machine for converting coffee into theorems.
 
On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 12:48:10 -0800, Paul Hovnanian P.E. wrote:

Paul Burke wrote:

Rich Grise wrote:

I think that merely mixing metaphors doesn't automatically consign one
to the dustbin of duh. It could have been intentional, in which case the
speaker could very well be the Supreme Dogbert of us all!

A well mixed metaphor can add spice to the bleak prospect of the daily
grind.

Marching to a different kettle of fish.
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Tell me, do these fish have bicycles?

%-)
Rich
 
On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 06:52:55 GMT, Scott Stephens <scottxs@comcast.net>
wrote:



It is perverse that scoffers like comrade Adams would advocate such a
perspective, since it is their style of mockery that silences the most
insightful and knowledgeable. But it is to their advantage, because by
using their clever wit, they effectively control their mobs by
intimidation and humiliation.

George Carlin and Al Franken follow the same M.O. It is no wonder they
are all scoffing atheists, since at heart they are spoiled little fools
that hate the fact that the universe doesn't conform and isn't
intimidated by their derision the way their fellow fools are.
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Adams is no better than anyone else that judges individuals by their,
say, shoe size.

As an American, he must also have his 'Elbonia', to belittle.

When he sticks to his own small area of expertise, however, he can be
funny and insightful.

RL
 
On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 06:52:55 +0000, Scott Stephens wrote:

Rich Grise wrote:

Some of the "Quotes From Induhviduals" aren't really all that "duh,"
if you give it a moment:

http://www.comics.com/comics/dilbert/dnrc/html/newsletter59.html

For example, "We don't want this project to snowball into a can of
worms."
....
It is perverse that scoffers like comrade Adams...
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No self-righteous judgment here, no siree!

Dork.

Cheers!
Rich
 
Paul Hovnanian P.E. wrote:
Paul Burke wrote:

Rich Grise wrote:


I think that merely mixing metaphors doesn't automatically consign one
to the dustbin of duh. It could have been intentional, in which case the
speaker could very well be the Supreme Dogbert of us all!

A well mixed metaphor can add spice to the bleak prospect of the daily
grind.


Marching to a different kettle of fish.
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I'm sitting on the fence trying to decide which way the wind is blowing before
jumping on the bandwagon and opening that redhot can of worms.

--
Dirk

The Consensus:-
The political party for the new millenium
http://www.theconsensus.org
 
Paul Hovnanian P.E. wrote:

Paul Burke wrote:

Rich Grise wrote:

I think that merely mixing metaphors doesn't automatically consign one
to the dustbin of duh. It could have been intentional, in which case the
speaker could very well be the Supreme Dogbert of us all!

A well mixed metaphor can add spice to the bleak prospect of the daily
grind.

Marching to a different kettle of fish.
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A favorite expression of a shop foreman from many years ago:

"You're walking on hot water".

Made you stop, puzzle it out, grin, _then_ realize what
you were doing wrong.

Damn fine foreman.

Mark L. Fergerson
 
A well mixed metaphor can add spice to the bleak prospect of the daily
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I recall Captain Kremmen, a radio comedy space opera by Kenny Everett.

The fearless space captain would "boldly go where no human hand has ever set
foot".

I wonder if one can get all the episodes on CD these days?
 
"Kryten" <kryten_droid_obfusticator@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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A well mixed metaphor can add spice to the bleak prospect of the daily

I recall Captain Kremmen, a radio comedy space opera by Kenny Everett.

The fearless space captain would "boldly go where no human hand has ever
set
foot".

I wonder if one can get all the episodes on CD these days?

BBC Shop has the following only:
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http://www.bbcshop.com/invt/fhed1810

Funny bastard that one (along with other characters such as 'Cupid
Stunt'.....).

Ken
 
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