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"Now I really hate poetry."

The height of fashion in 1796

"It's a postmodern mosaic, almost lyrical in its undercurrent." "My five-year-old will be happy to hear that."

'I've been called some mean things as a baby boomer, but 'Pig in the Python' really hurts.'

Barcode on Ancient Greek Vase

What We Thought Were Canals Are Deep Prejudices and Inequities.

'Amazing! We truly do live in a classless society.'

Mr. Empirical With "Antarctica""Small is hostile. Rage contributes to shift away from literality. I'm off to True Value Hardware for some more self-reference tools."

"I find that hugely offensive!"

Bookstore, the Politically Incorrect Guide to You.

"Imagine if only 1/2 the companies that claimed to have a great culture actually did."

"I feel like we've walked into some sort of epidemic of hipatitus."

"It was a lot more satisfying before 'catch and release.'"

'You did turn the company around... but we liked it the way it was...'

"Never mind, Harry. Just remember, the 'Saturday Review' loved it."

"Say 'eh.'"

Junk art/ food/ tv/ music/ amusements/ novels/ views/ life.

'Number two. That's the art that offended me.'

Looks Like They're Finally Renovating The Toilet

Unlikely Couples #136: Jim and Sheryl Crow

"'Grim Reapers' was considered too offensive, these days we're known as 'afterlife facilitators.'"

"Please don't watch this show! There's a viewer trigger warning and a short fuse alert."

"Now that was post-modern sex."

T.S. Eliot lacks the courage to eat a peach.

Troys'R'Us.

The problem is, too many people aren't the least bit particular about their arrows.

German School

"I'm after the history section."

"How is it in Russia?"

"It may well be a hugely significant example of early 18th century Flemish art...but as head of merchandising I have to ask 'What would it look like on a fridge magnet?'"

"Honey, do you think I'm Eurocentric?"

When 'cancel culture' becomes commonplace...

'So, ten thousand pounds could be yours if you call in and answer this question...Why the hell aren't you in bed?!'

'I predict that the next big trend will be spontaneous non-existence.'