Non-verbal Detective Gifts

Krugshank wasn't sure how to read the boss' body language. Did he mean 'Krugshank, I've got a sore throat' or was it more, like, 'Krugshank, you're fired'?

Torturing the English Language

Even more of what people say (and what they really mean)

"May I get an equation in edgewise."

"I'm fascinated by body language."

A mime and his pet parrot talk to one another.

Sherlock Holmes Museum: No Hounds.

"And here is the very stone that finally enabled us to figure out what all those dogs and cats were saying."

'I think I've found what's been causing my funny buzzing sounds.'

'As far as we can tell, the system went down because someone stepped on a crack in the sidewalk.'

'When you approach a customer, don't have your hands in your pockets.'

'I finnaly located what was causing that hissing sound on the tractor.'

Mime on invisible phone in restaurant.

"I know you're angry when you cross your arms."

"I'm an atheist. I don't believe in programmers."

Messrs Wink, Nod and Nudge write book on unspoken communication.

"I keep hearing this annoying buzzing noise!"

'No, it's not the Rapture - The kids next door got a trampoline.'

'You know, sometimes I think we don't even speak the same body language.'

Body Language - Hiss!

Motor Co - It's from Head Office, we've all got to be Crypton tuned.

"His tail has stopped wagging."

'Go ahead and dig, you said! what are the odds there's a pipe right there, you said!'

The Theatre of Mime.

"He said absolutely, positively, read my lips - NO! Unless I'm reading him wrong, I'd say he's definitely warming up to the idea."

'I'm afraid he has sweeny flu.'

"Today's alpha-lesson is 'become a vapor.' Wherever you are, be it a broom closet or a baseball stadium, carry yourself as if your body fills the entire room. Greet people with your arms out wide. Have a wide stance. A booming laugh. A wide open smile. Becoming a vapor is the best and most legal way to mark your territory."

Is (petroglyph symbol) one word or two?

Joe's Weight Gain: 'Dang it! My pants must've shrunk in the dryer. . . Ok. . . who's responsible for shrinking all of my slacks?!!'

"As a successful negotiator I am well aware of the subtleties of non-verbal communication. This is my discreet way of telling the boss that I want a raise!"

"Hopefully my body language tells you all you need to know."

"If your facial expression would normally convey sarcasm, blink twice."

"I'm looking for justice."

It began with a beep. BEEEP. What an annoying noise. Where did that come from? BEEEP. Where indeed? Join us the next few days to solve the mystery behind the *beep* as we journey into the soul of modern man. (Oh, the hyperbole!) BEEEP!

"Check it out. I'm exploring the fine line between a look of intense concentration and my usual resting dumb face."