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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

What are the chances? Bobby stunned after finding Lego lookalike with same collar number

(The Daily Express)


What are the chances? Bobby stunned after finding Lego lookalike with same collar number = UK thrown offbeat answer: the cosmetically enhanced Ukrainian Barbie doll boggles them
(by Robert Jordan)

Princess Diana 'murder': Witness returns

(The Daily Express)
Diana's 1st night ff
Photo: olebrat


Princess Diana 'murder:' witness returns = Runner twists as Merc in underpass ride
(by Robert Jordan)

Monday, September 30, 2013

Amanda Knox back on trial for Kercher murder in Italy

(Reuters)
Amanda Knox reacts at the announce of the verdict of her appeal trial in the Meredith Kercher' murder
Photo: Beacon Radio


Amanda Knox back on trial for Kercher murder in Italy = Errant 'Foxy' - homicidal maniac or banal drunk trekker?
(by Julian Lofts)

Train Runs Over Couple Having Sex On Railroad Tracks In Ukraine

(Huffington Post)
Day 371: It's Cool to Fake Romances
Photo: amanky


Train Runs Over Couple Having Sex On Railroad Tracks In Ukraine = Drunk pair craving sexual intercourse... Ivan (hears train): "LOOK... NO!!!"
(by Jason Lofts)

Everyone's Talking About Lorde -- Here's What You Need To Know

(Popsugar)
Lorde
Illustration: Jem Yoshioka


Ella Yelich-O'Connor, better known as Lorde, a pop singer from New Zealand = Bellows nascent electropop diarrhea in forlorn key. Amazon legend now.
(by Julian Lofts)

Drama Behind City Opera

(The Wall Street Journal)
candide new york city opera
Photo: Andre Stoeriko


Drama Behind City Opera = NYCO aria: "Hm, debt repaid?"
(by Jason Lofts)

Yahya Jammeh, Gambian President, Attacks LGBT Community In Shocking UN Address

(Huffington Post)
President of Gambia Addresses General Assembly
Photo: United Nations


Yahya Jammeh, Gambian President = I'm bananas? Jee! - H'm gay pride, my hat!
(by Robert Jordan)

Asterix the hero goes back into battle

(The Independent)


Asterix the hero goes back into battle = That cheekiest strong Obelix ate boar
(by Julian Lofts)

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Inflatable G*y Best Friend: Why Does Tesco Think 'Gay' Is A Dirty Word?

(Huffington Post)
Tesco’s New Gay Best Friend Loves To Get Blown Hey ladies and super cool straight dudes who might be questioning their sexuality, ever wanted a gay best friend? You know, someone to teach you the difference between reading and shade, or keep you away from
Photo: Best Movies Ever News


Inflatable G*y Best Friend: Why Does Tesco Think 'Gay' Is A Dirty Word? = Wordy H*ffington boys deciding asterisk's a little A - they'd be wary
(by Robert Jordan)

Volkswagen say 'Bye, bye' to camper vans

(The Daily Express)
Camper on the Beach
Photo: Andy Wilson


Volkswagen said bye-bye to camper vans = Kombi vans days gone; VW Beetle cars pay
(by Robert Jordan)

It's not New Zealand's cup, but they're still our boats

(The New Zealand Herald)
Oracle Team USA beats New Zealand in America's Cup race 16
Photo: Steve Rhodes


Core Builders Composites of Warkworth, near Auckland, New Zealand = Know NZers worked for Oracle and win the America's Cup? A bad sellout?
(by Julian Lofts)

Friday, September 27, 2013

Google introduces new 'Hummingbird' search algorithm

(Reuters)

Google introduces new 'Hummingbird' search algorithm = Want THE resourcing humdinger? Hmm, go ogle 'Colibri' ads!
(by Jason Lofts)

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Saudi women's new campaign to end driving ban

(CNN)
Saudi women drive for their rights #womensrights #no2sharia
Photo: Robert Reed Daly


Saudi Arabian women to launch new campaign to end the driving ban = A wench bent on navigating Audi in wadi? Arab on camel hump snorted!
(by Jason Lofts)

Tomato fight staged in London

(MSN News)
Tomato Battle - Having Fun
Photo: Bob Jagendorf


I say, tomato fight staged in London = Fog! La Tomatina? Dodgy those in tins
(by Robert Jordan)

Capping an epic comeback, Oracle wins the America's Cup

(Reuters)
Oracle Team USA beats New Zealand to retain the America's Cup
Photo: Steve Rhodes


Team Oracle win the America's Cup = Um... was prime acceleration cheat?
(by Julian Lofts)

Disney bans wheelchair imposters

(The New Zealand Herald)
Mickey Signs!
Photo: beltz6


Disney bans wheelchair imposters = Sees men who try risible handicaps
(by Julian Lofts)

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Syria crisis: UN chemical weapons inspectors return

(The Guardian)
Large Map of the Complexity of Syria
Photo: thefixer


Syria crisis: UN chemical weapons inspectors return = Sarin war-crimes? Ah, Security Council persons step in.
(by Mark McNamara)

Age old problem of how to boil the perfect egg is finally cracked

(The Daily Express)
Boiled Egg
Photo: iHassan


Age old problem of how to boil the perfect egg is finally cracked = Golly! Did a chicken of a perceptible form beat the eggs or follow?
(by Robert Jordan)

Shane Warne flies back to the UK in last-ditch effort to save relationship with fiancee Elizabeth Hurley

(Daily Mail)
Cute!
Photo: Ramones Karaoke


Shane flies in hoping to bowl Liz over = Foolish Elizabeth loves winning pro
(by Julian Lofts)

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Costa Concordia captain blames helmsman for crash

(BBC)
Costa Concordia
Photo: andrius.lt


Costa Concordia captain blames helmsman for crash = Bad man Francesco Schettino rams coral - a macho slip
(by Julian Lofts)