What's your favorite oxymoron ?

Lamplighter · 11-28-2010, 10:59 AM

At the zoo in Victoria, BC:

Sundae · 11-28-2010, 11:03 AM

While still trying to decide whether to call you on a technicality re albino peacock being an oxymoron when it is a factual statement...

... I learned the word from a rather cheeky tutor.
Who told us that the correct pronunciation was ox-ZIMMER-on. Not knowing any different, I used that for years. I'm still hesitant over using it in conversation, likewise ZOOG-ma and hy-PER-bol-ee. So thanks Jerry, you fucked me right over there.

Oh, nice cock btw.

Lamplighter · 11-28-2010, 01:51 PM

Yes SG, I know.

Military intelligence is the usual example, but I also like puns and quirks.

Sundae · 11-28-2010, 02:23 PM

In that case I give you premature ejaculation.

Undertoad · 11-28-2010, 03:33 PM

You certainly do.

(j/k J)

Gravdigr · 11-29-2010, 03:08 AM

Oxymoron?

Honest politician.

You're welcome.

Trilby · 11-29-2010, 05:23 AM

Jumbo Shrimp.

Civil War.

Sundae · 11-29-2010, 07:36 AM

American Cuisine (snicker)

Friendly fire

Trilby · 11-29-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

American Cuisine (snicker)

oooo...that stings!

Sundae · 11-29-2010, 09:51 AM

I nearly changed it to British Cuisine (the way I first heard it) but it conforms to a widely held belief that is so outdated and unfair that I couldn't bring myself to do it. So you got it instead, even though I know it's not true.

Even if I'm saying this to Ms Cheese Dip Quote

BigV · 11-29-2010, 10:15 AM

"Yeah, no."

Heard in conversation all the time. I don't know about the "oxy" part, but every time I hear this I think "moron".

Undertoad · 11-29-2010, 10:19 AM

Hee hee, I've gotten into the habit of saying "yeah yeah" instead of just the single yeah, to indicate stronger agreement.

skysidhe · 11-29-2010, 10:26 AM

Because of regional ethnicity in the U.S. It is true that there really isn't an "American Cuisine"

Sundae · 11-29-2010, 10:27 AM

No-but-yeah-but-no-but
Long clip - you'll get the picture quite quickly.

GunMaster357 · 11-29-2010, 10:30 AM

Honest Politician.

11-28-2010, 10:59 AM	#1
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	What's your favorite oxymoron ? At the zoo in Victoria, BC:

11-28-2010, 11:03 AM	#2
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	While still trying to decide whether to call you on a technicality re albino peacock being an oxymoron when it is a factual statement... ... I learned the word from a rather cheeky tutor. Who told us that the correct pronunciation was ox-ZIMMER-on. Not knowing any different, I used that for years. I'm still hesitant over using it in conversation, likewise ZOOG-ma and hy-PER-bol-ee. So thanks Jerry, you fucked me right over there. Oh, nice cock btw. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-28-2010, 02:23 PM	#4
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	In that case I give you premature ejaculation. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-29-2010, 03:08 AM	#6
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Oxymoron? Honest politician. You're welcome. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

11-29-2010, 05:23 AM	#7
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Jumbo Shrimp. Civil War. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-28-2010, 01:51 PM	#3
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Yes SG, I know. Military intelligence is the usual example, but I also like puns and quirks.

11-28-2010, 03:33 PM	#5
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	You certainly do. (j/k J)

11-29-2010, 07:36 AM	#8
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	American Cuisine (snicker) Friendly fire __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-29-2010, 09:51 AM	#10
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I nearly changed it to British Cuisine (the way I first heard it) but it conforms to a widely held belief that is so outdated and unfair that I couldn't bring myself to do it. So you got it instead, even though I know it's not true. Even if I'm saying this to Ms Cheese Dip Quote __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-29-2010, 10:15 AM	#11
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	"Yeah, no." Heard in conversation all the time. I don't know about the "oxy" part, but every time I hear this I think "moron". __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

11-29-2010, 10:19 AM	#12
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Hee hee, I've gotten into the habit of saying "yeah yeah" instead of just the single yeah, to indicate stronger agreement.

11-29-2010, 10:26 AM	#13
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Because of regional ethnicity in the U.S. It is true that there really isn't an "American Cuisine"

11-29-2010, 10:27 AM	#14
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	No-but-yeah-but-no-but Long clip - you'll get the picture quite quickly. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-29-2010, 10:30 AM	#15
GunMaster357 Professor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brest (FRANCE) Posts: 1,837	Honest Politician. __________________ "War is God's way of teaching Americans geography." - Ambrose Bierce

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