July 08, 2004
Brain Fart
OR, MY SMART-ASS WIFE
The JLB has been having a day-long discussion involving real versus made-up words. Coincidentally, I found myself with a little verbal conundrum myself. When I IMed my wife about it, I didn't exactly explain myself well. Nor did she really help the situation.
Me: brain fart - is it metaphoric or metaphorical?
Me: metaphorical, right?
Her: is a brain fart metaphorical?
Her: I suppose
Me: no
Her: in that you are making a comparison
Me: sorry
Her: but not using like or as
Her: ;)
Her: now, is smart ass metaphorical?
Me: is metaphoric or metaphorical the right word
Me: ?
Her: come on, I am so funny
Her: either is correct
Her: I am also very smart, so I know that
Her: I so did not look it up
Me: yes, you are indeed funny!
Me: lol :-)
Her: that's all I wanted
You guys would make an excellent comedy team. Clearly y'all are very well matched.
Posted by: HR Lady at July 8, 2004 06:37 PMSay goodnight, Gracie... you smartass.
Posted by: bmh at July 8, 2004 06:58 PMSo smart, AND so observant! Me thinks you should hang on to this one!
Posted by: GranolaSpice at July 8, 2004 07:47 PMDude, I posted this at, like, noon. You just totally violated my copyright.
Posted by: Mrs. Cactus at July 8, 2004 08:33 PMHeh I have email conversations like this with my husband all the time at work... unfortunately neither of use are allowed to use IM software, so our conversations take longer.
Posted by: pie at July 8, 2004 08:58 PMshe kicked your ass on that one =]
Posted by: kimberlee at July 8, 2004 10:23 PMI cannot wait to meet Beth tomorrow night. Yes, y'all heard me. I'm having dinner with BOTH of the Cacti tomorrow. Who wants to touch me?
Posted by: Amalah at July 9, 2004 10:53 AM
