Subject: Definitions (Page 45)

Antique Shop: A junk store that has raised its prices.

Whoops: An exclamation that translates roughly into “get a sponge.”

Leftovers: Repast history.

Rumor: A favorite weapon of the assassins of character.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

Bookcase: A piece of furniture used in America to house bowling trophies and elvis collectibles.

(1950 – ) American author, satirist, webmaster & copywriter

Mouth: In man, the gateway to the soul; in woman, the outlet of the heart.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

Thrift: Common sense applied to spending.

Archbishop: An ecclesiastical dignitary one point holier than a bishop.

Cloud: What’s in front of every silver lining.

Drug: A substance that, when injected into a guinea pig, produces a scientific paper.

Bargain Hunter: One who is often led astray by false profits.

Kleenex: Your daily nose-paper.

Psychiatrist: A head coach.

Temptation: Something which, when resisted, gives happiness and which, when yielded to, gives even greater happiness.

I.O.U.: A type of paper wait.

Wedding: A ceremony at which two persons undertake to become one, one undertakes to become nothing, and nothing undertakes to become supportable.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

Guilt: The gift that keeps on giving.

(1927 – 1996) columnist & humorist

Bus: A vehicle that has empty seats when going in the opposite direction.

Politics: Where people work hard to get a job and do nothing after they get it.

Dentures: Two rows of artificial ivories that may be removed periodically to frighten one's grandchildren or provide accompaniment to Spanish music.

(1950 – ) American author, satirist, webmaster & copywriter

Bragging: The patter of tiny feats.