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They are quite a site up close! We almost hit one on a Wildlife Biology field trip when I was an undergrad. It was munching on something dead in the road and flew up right over the windshield. It covered the entire window. Whoa!:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by cinderly
Now, thinking back to the grammar grinch thread ... here's an example of a typo adding an unexpected extra. ;) These birds are such a sight they're even a site -- so big you could practically build on them. In fact, a bit of creative spelling may be the only way to communicate a sound pun in writing. Guess it's the "accidentals" (which may sometimes be intentional) that make language fun!Quote:
Originally Posted by fishdr
Ooooohhhhh you got me! :p I've been extra careful with the grammar police running rampant around here this week. Yah... it was intentionally creative spelling... I like that...I wish...I have a knack for the puns, as you know, but unfortunately this wasn't one of them :oQuote:
Originally Posted by bikeless in WI
But....what about those orcs? :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by RoadRaven
They got made into sandfly snacks and seagull sh*t spots. ;)
"Kiwi crumbs" (alliterative when spoken)Quote:
Originally Posted by RoadRaven
"Weta wedges" (if the tar is hot enough to fry an egg on)
"Fantail food" (would keep a flock of them alive for a century of course)
How about Yabby chow - if you're riding near the beach??Quote:
Originally Posted by RoadRaven