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dillywho 07-16-2012 07:21 PM

WFCOL

Used to go with a guy that said that. It means "Well For Cryin' Out Loud".

dillywho 07-16-2012 07:23 PM

Early AM Radio Guy
 
"Ok, folks...it's J B I B F T M Time"
Translation: Jump Back In Bed For Three Minutes Time

Pturner 07-16-2012 08:57 PM

Remember Valley Girl speak. Things like...

Gag me with a spoon.

ilovetv 07-16-2012 09:04 PM

Usually the ones about cheapness are hilarious, as they come from various, distant parts of the country.

What are your favorites like "He's so cheap that _____"?

I used to hear "He's so tight that he screws his socks on!"

2BNTV 07-16-2012 09:30 PM

Shootin me thru the grease.

Slang for your trying to B.S. me.

chuckinca 07-16-2012 10:06 PM

Just heard grandpa Walton ask grandma Walton "What in blue blazes are you doing?"


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Joaniesmom 07-16-2012 10:19 PM

You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear!

CarolSells 07-16-2012 10:20 PM

How about the old put-down jokes:

"I'll put you down so low you'll have to reach up to tie your shoes"

or

"When they gave out brains you thought they said trains and missed yours".

graciegirl 07-17-2012 04:37 AM

Every little bit helps the old lady said as she peed in the sea.

Patty55 07-17-2012 07:26 AM

Between two stools my ass hit the floor.

2BNTV 07-17-2012 07:39 AM

I'm so low that when I look-up, I can see the belly of a snake.

TxJollyMon 07-17-2012 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2BNTV (Post 523222)
I'm so low that when I look-up, I can see the belly of a snake.

The Texas version: Lower than a snake belly in a wagon wheel rut

Ragman 07-17-2012 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovetv (Post 523107)
Usually the ones about cheapness are hilarious, as they come from various, distant parts of the country.

What are your favorites like "He's so cheap that _____"?

I used to hear "He's so tight that he screws his socks on!"

Tighter than the bark on a tree.

:wave:

CarolSells 07-17-2012 08:01 AM

Faster than a speeding bullet.

Patty55 07-17-2012 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxJollyMon (Post 523227)
The Texas version: Lower than a snake belly in a wagon wheel rut

The New York version....

We don't do snakes, except at the zoo.


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