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Saturday, December 14, 2013

James Bond's drinking would have killed him say Nottingham doctors

(Nottingham Post)
James Bond- Jaws Lookalike Edmond Wells
Photo: Edmond Wells


James Bond's drinking would have killed him say Nottingham doctors = Drank a lot: Jameson bonded whisky, gin, mild stout, LVMH... hic, groan... dies!
(by Jason Lofts)

The poisoning of the Pacific: USA in danger?

(Pravda)
Welcoming Persian Gulf
Photo: Hamed Saber


The poisoning of the Pacific: USA in danger? = Causing the fish to die. Go profane in panic!
(by Jason Lofts)

Friday, December 13, 2013

Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi 'lied in court', Elisabetta Grillo says

(BBC)
Nigella Lawson is Smexy
Photo: Saima


Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi 'lied in court', Elisabetta Grillo says = Tallyho! A card swindle. Latest shrill cocaine-abusing allegations arise
(by Jason Lofts)

Docs explain why James Bond prefers his martinis 'shaken, not stirred'

(Los Angeles Times)
1967 ... You Only Live Twice
Photo: James Vaughan


Doctors explain why Bond prefers his martinis 'shaken, not stirred' = Header: Tremors - spy drowns in drink - toxic habit shortens lifespan
(by Julian Lofts)

Simulations back up theory that Universe is a hologram

(Nature)
Black Hole Outburst in Spiral Galaxy M83 (NASA, Chandra, Hubble, 04/30/12)
Photo: NASA


Simulations back up theory that Universe is hologram = To that, normal skeptics (or even I) say, "Humbug! Hilarious!"
(by Dharam Khalsa)

Ancient Humans Had Sex with Mystery Relatives

(Discovery)
Neanderthal Family (detail of diorama)
Photo: Jaroslav A. Polák


Ancient Humans Had Sex with Mystery Relatives = Hi! Mutants mix via Neanderthals they screw, yes?
(by Maurice Goddard)

North Korea dictator Kim Jong Un has his own uncle executed and calls him 'despicable human scum'

(Evening Standard)
Kim Jong Un
Photo: Zennie Abraham


North Korea dictator Kim Jong Un has his own uncle executed and calls him 'despicable human scum' = Bullheaded noxious paranoiac henchman! Unjust mad Commie ruler's tight wicked clench, stank so!
(by Maurice Goddard)

'Historic' snow storms spread havoc and misery across the Middle East

(The Daily Telegraph)
snowstorm
Photo: Tyler Wilson


'Historic' snow storms spread havoc and misery across the Middle East = Cold shivery White Christmas storm is no one's dream as cars stop dead!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Man Sets Gun On Toilet Paper Dispenser While Using Bathroom, Gun Goes Off

(Huffington Post)
Exploitation of the Daleks
Photo: Pascal


Man sets gun on toilet paper dispenser while using bathroom, gun goes off = Ingenue man shits. Weapon slips off, trigger detonates - BOOM! Help us! Run, go!
(by Jason Lofts)

North Korea executes Kim Jong-un's uncle as a traitor

(The Daily Telegraph)
Photo: Wikimedia


"Despicable human scum Jang, who was worse than a dog, perpetrated thrice-cursed acts of treachery in betrayal of such profound trust and warmest paternal love shown by the party and the leader for him" = Plotter uncle of Jong-un was incarcerated, accused by brutal amoral nephew ('revered' head of that Communist state) for past errors, treason and perfidy. What? Why? How? PS: Army behind hated chap's slaughter.
(by Jason Lofts)

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Pope Francis named Time Magazine's Person of the Year

(BBC)
General Audience with Pope Francis
Photo: Catholic Church


Pope Francis named Time Magazine's Person of the Year = Famed praying saint! So more fame's on then? Peace Prize?
(by Maurice Goddard)

Shocking case of intergenerational child abuse

(Yahoo! News)
Police Forbes
Photo: Soon


Shocking case of intergenerational child abuse = Egad, chronic enfeebling incest shook Australia!
(by Jason Lofts)

Pope Francis is Time person of the year

(Yahoo! News)


Pope Francis is Time person of the year = Story of S. American priest - he fine Pope!
(by Julian Lofts)

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Fake 'signer' at Mandela memorial outrages deaf

(Yahoo! News)

Fake 'signer' at Mandela memorial outrages deaf South Africans = Is a gaffe! Hokum info! Amateur translator elegised a sacred man.
(by Julian Lofts)

Wind turbines on farms 'can help UK meet food and energy needs'

(BBC)
Moon Rise behind the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm
Photo: Chuck Coker


Wind turbines on farms 'can help UK meet food and energy needs' = Underfed? Nothing did beat man's clean sunny smoke-free power!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Barack Obama, Raul Castro shake hands at Mandela memorial

(CBC)


Barack Obama, Raul Castro shake hands at Mandela memorial = Aha! Area marked American & Cuban's smooth smalltalk abroad!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Daredevil rides bike backwards down mountain at 50mph

(Metro)

Daredevil rides bike backwards down a mountain at fifty mph = Madman is nifty on velocipede but it's awkward if braked hard
(by Jason Lofts)

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Ian McKellen responds to Damian Lewis' 'fruity actor' slam: 'The Hobbit' actor says he's 'happy' playing a wizard

(New York Daily News)
Some people are Gay. Get Over It.
Photo: Carlo


Ian McKellen responds to Damian Lewis' 'fruity actor' slam: 'The Hobbit' actor says he's 'happy' playing a wizard = "Better than a soppy pink English actor who's a ditzy American soldier who's really a bad Muslim spy fanatic!"
(by Julian Lofts)

What does Miley Cyrus have at Christmas? Best new cracker joke revealed

(Metro)
Miley Cyrus
Photo: rwoan


What does Miley Cyrus have at Christmas? Best new cracker joke revealed = O joy! Crackheads smile 'cause tart misbehaved. The clever answer: Twerky!
(by Jason Lofts)

Bogota mayor Gustavo Petro sacked and banned from office

(BBC)
Gustavo Petro Urrego inauguró en el barrio JJ Rondón de Usme
Photo: Gustavo Petro Urrego


Bogota mayor Gustavo Petro sacked and banned from office = Can Toronto sack mega-damaged beefy "VIP" Rob Ford too? Snafu!
(by Julian Lofts)