Cultural Discussion Gifts

'What do you know about culture?'

Scotsman talking about sense of humour

I was talking to my wife about the changing face of Canada...she said, I'm getting a face lift!

"OK...is this character insulting?"

Ten Plagues for Today's Seder

'The World will speak hip-hop tomorrow.'

"Is it me, or is Jasper Johns a genius?" "Über-genius, Larry. Über!"

"No - you’re right. It’s dumb."

"It's Dr. Sadie. Go ahead, caller." "Yeah, how come you haven't said 'Merry Christmas' yet?" "Oh, that’s because I was hoping to provoke everyone who’s upset about the so-called 'war on Christmas' to spend all their time on hold waiting to castigate me. That way, all the normal people who don’t think Christmas is just another chance to play the victim can open their gifts in peace." "You're welcome, America." "Why haven't you played 'Jingle Bells' yet?"

"So, what are you reading?"

"Now that was post-modern sex."

'I'm still not sure HOW it happened. One minute, we were bouncing ideas off each other, and the next thing I knew, we were using furniture instead!'

"Yes, could you discuss the inspiration for the protagonist? Specifically, the motivations which propel the direction of his narrative?" "I would prefer not to." "Bartleby, the author."

'What do you mean 'theoretically'? Everything we do is theoretical.'

"It's a great story, funny and entertaining - and better still it's not won a single prize for literature."

Elvis fan holding a sign reading 'NOT MY KING'.

"The problem is you say Nietzsche and expect everything to be just peachy."

'Sorry Sir, you've had enough,'

'Psychoanalysis is passé. I suggest we ask for asylum in France.'

'God, it's a relief to get away from that exhibition of a bit.'

'Even if you do, never admit that you know everything.'

Vladimir Nabokov

"Now on view: Old paintings by dead white men through whenever…"

"This next song is about a trip to Vermont. It's called 'This is the whitest state I've ever seen—wow!'"

'Join us. There' a talk on medical marijuana and a pot-luck dinner afterward.'

"The cultural appropriation is annoying but the herring is delicious."

"Did I say Henny Youngmen? I meant to say Sergei Prokofiev."

At Mary Higgins Clark's book club.

Opening arguments would begin after the intimidation round.

"Meaning of life!!" "Meaning of 'Game of Thrones' series finale"

'Remember young brave to always face evil without fear...To have our tribe on foam and underwear!'

'Did we ever have a state funeral for British society?'

Professional Couples

Why don't we invite Hypothesis? It's always a good idea to have an educated guest… Party List. Mesomides. Loxias. Anaximenes. Thales.

"Museum of Over-Used Phrases"