Okay, I don’t have a recommended blog for you today because my internet connection is all wonky and my links aren’t working. Curses on the Internet gremlins!
However, I have something almost as good- Student Metaphors & Analogies!
*drum roll*
1. His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like underpants in a dryer without Cling Free.
2. The little boat gently drifted across the pond exactly the way a bowling ball wouldn’t.
3. McBride fell 12 stories, hitting the pavement like a Hefty Bag filled with vegetable soups.
4. Even in his last years, Grandpappy had a mind like a steel trap only one that had been left out so long, it had rusted shut.
5. Shots rang out, as shots are known to do.
Do you have a favorite today? I love #4, but #5 makes me chuckle too.
And a word of caution: Watch out for the internet gremlins!
These are my favorite posts! The grandpappy with a rusted steel trap for a mind is pretty awesome.
I'm glad you're enjoying them! I'm sad- I only have one post left and then I'm going to have to dig some more up!
I keep trying to figure out how number 3 would actually look, and the result is some massive kind of splatter, but I love number 1 dearly. "like underpants without Cling Free" — classic!
I love these! My favorites are 1 and 3, but 4 is a gem too!
This isn't exactly metaphors and analogies (some are) but this link has some funny malapropisms and screwy sentences from students:
http://www.theotherpages.org/quote-08.html
A couple of favourites:
The Egyptians built the Pyramids in the shape of a huge triangular cube. – from Student Bloopers
The government of England was a limited mockery. – from Student Bloopers
Magna Carta provided that no free men should be hanged twice for the same offense. – from Student Bloopers
Cheers, Jill
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I love #1 and #2! 😉 Have a great day, Stephanie. Watch out for those gremlins!
I don't know which to pick they're all so cute. I do love #1s use of Cling Free, though. Students are fun. If you're running out of these posts, maybe you could just give them another assignment. They're bound to provide more entertainment.
I have to choose #1 as my favorite today!
Stupid gremlins…
Valerie & Shannon- Those naughty gremlins! It appears they've left my computer which is good. It was crashing every two minutes on my last night.
JenE & Matt- The Cling Free one is pretty fun, isn't it?
Renee- I was thinking of doing that. Sometimes I wish I had more time in the semester, but not really. Breaks are too wonderful!
Jill- Thanks for the recommendation! Those ones you posted are hilarious so I'll definitely check them out.
Tamika- Yeah, I think #4 is awesome.
I love these! I can't decide which is my favorite thought. Maybe #1 or #4. Oh, they're all funny.
These are great! It is between #1 and #4 for me.
I love #2! "…exactly like a bowling ball wouldn't." It's funny cuz it's true, haha.
I loved numbers two and four. Brought a smile to my face. Thanks!
One and Four. These kids are precious.
These are great! I love the Hefty bag full of vegetable soups!
Also, can I just say that I found your blog today… and you had me at Hatshepsut? Her story is great. I'd read a novel about her!
Number 2 had me in giggles 🙂 I love these!!
I kind of like #2. I'm worried for my sanity today 🙂
#4 and that because I'm able to relate to it for it rings true, which makes it powerful.
I love these and I'm happy you've shared them with me.
Warm regards,
simone
1 and 4. Definitely.