They all mean the same thing: Label. (But aren’t those cool words? Cognomen. Sobriquet. I could be a real word snob. Why don’t we use more words like these?) There is a classic Saturday Night Live bit where Chevy Chase will mutter insults under his breath while talking with or about someone else. “I would like [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Topical’
I’m Not A Politician, I Just Play One In DC
As I’ve mentioned before, topical humor has the lifespan of a fruit fly, but it is a good skill to develop. Here is a conservative slant on the cabinet. Well “Hollywood” Obama has named Sanjay Gupta as his nominee for surgeon general. (Maybe Barrack-O now prefers “Bollywood?”) As a neurosurgeon-broadcaster-politician, Gupta is one of the [...]
It’s A Wonderful Life – The Sequel
Playing on the familiar is a great way to inject humor. The subject can be widely known or may be known only to the members of your audience. Since most people tend to take things at face value and not probe for what’s beneath, a little embellishment can go a long way. Like a lot [...]
