PARODIES OF ESTABLISHED SAYINGS

** Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

** Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

** A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

** A closed mouth gathers no feet.

** If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

** My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance.

** Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.

** It is easier to get forgiveness than permission.

** For every action, there is an equal and opposite government programme.

** If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip.

** Always yield to temptation, because it may not pass your way again.

** Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of cheques.

** A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.

** Eat well, stay fit, die anyway.

** Women are from earth. Men are from earth. Deal with it.

** No husband has ever been shot while doing the dishes.

 

**Those who can, do.

 Those who can't, teach.

 Those who can't teach, teach teachers.

 Those who can't teach teachers, become administrators.

 

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