Subject: Communication » Language (Page 9)

Don't use no double negatives.

Communication Language Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing

I wonder what the word for dots looks like in Braille.

(1973 – ) American comedian
Communication Language

I always confuse the words exotic and erotic; that made for a very awkward conversation at my local pet store.

comic, actor, & writer
Communication Language

Ambidextrous: Able to pick with equal skill a right-hand pocket or a left.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Communication Definitions Language

Exaggeration: Formal term for a collection of fishermen (i.e. an exaggeration of anglers).

Activities Definitions Language

A chrysanthemum by any other name would be easier to spell.

author
Communication Language Wordplay

About sentence fragments.

Communication Language Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing

Don't abbrev.

Communication Language Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing

I type a 101 words a minute… but it's in my own language.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian
Communication Language

If it’s sent by ship then it’s a cargo, if it’s sent by road then it’s a shipment.

(1936 – 2005) Irish comedian
Communication Definitions Language

I used to be in a band called ‘Missing Cat’… you probably saw our posters.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer
Communication Language Situations

Last but not least, avoid cliches like the plague.

Communication Language Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing

Interpreter: A ventriloquist using two dummies.

Communication Definitions Language

When the American people get through with the English language, it will look as if it had been run over by a musical comedy.

(1867 – 1936) author & humorist
America Communication Language Places

The word 'spermicide' sounds like something sperms would do as a last resort; 'I'm not going out there anymore. I can't take it.'

stand-up comedian & actor
Language Science/Weather

The fury engendered by the misspelling of a name in a (newspaper) column is in direct ratio to the obscurity of the mentionee.

Anger Characteristics Language Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing

1. All's well that ends.
2. A penny saved is a penny.
3. Don't leave things unfinishe

Communication Language Murphy’s Laws

Quote me as saying I was misquoted.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
Communication Language

Latin Course To Be Canceled – No Interest Among Students, et al.

Communication Headlines Language

Man invented language to satisfy his inner need to complain.

(1935 – ) screenwriter, author, director & producer
Characteristics Communication Ideas Language

England and America are two countries separated by a common language.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist
America Communication England Language Places