Tell It Like It Isn't
Euphemisms whitewashed and wrung dry29 total reviews
Comment from prettybluebirds
Your writing is hilarious and true. You forgot a mentally challenged person a bit on the slow side. I have heard many of the above statements in my life. This is a good entry for the contest. I wish you good luck.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2022
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Your writing is hilarious and true. You forgot a mentally challenged person a bit on the slow side. I have heard many of the above statements in my life. This is a good entry for the contest. I wish you good luck.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2022
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Thanks for stopping by! I relished both the research and the writing. It took an unexpected direction right from the start, when I realized the euphemism I cited was a euphemism for a another ... etc. So glad you enjoyed the piece. The PC Police have gone overboard--just when you get used to their latest declaration, they change it. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from tfawcus
Well researched for this exhaustive list of euphemisms, Liz. Australia has a few lively ones, e.g. a kangaroo loose in the top paddock for daft. I'm not on site much these days, but came across this one and was entertained by it. Hope all is going well with you.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2022
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Well researched for this exhaustive list of euphemisms, Liz. Australia has a few lively ones, e.g. a kangaroo loose in the top paddock for daft. I'm not on site much these days, but came across this one and was entertained by it. Hope all is going well with you.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2022
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Nice to see you, Tony! Glad you happened to stop in. I relished both the research and the writing. It took an unexpected direction right from the start, when I realized the euphemism I cited was a euphemism for a another ... etc. So glad you enjoyed the piece. The PC Police have gone overboard--just when you get used to their latest declaration, they change it. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Tpa
It took me some time before writing this review because the pain in my stomach from laughing took long to subside. All your euphemisms were great. I enjoyed your 'passing gas', 'cement shoes' and the whole entourage of sex, which you had plenty. Again, reading your work is pure entertaining.
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2022
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It took me some time before writing this review because the pain in my stomach from laughing took long to subside. All your euphemisms were great. I enjoyed your 'passing gas', 'cement shoes' and the whole entourage of sex, which you had plenty. Again, reading your work is pure entertaining.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2022
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Thankssssss! Bonussssss much appreciated!
Apologies for the stomachache!
I relished both the research and the writing. It took an unexpected direction right from the start, when I realized the euphemism I cited was a euphemism for a another...etc. So glad you enjoyed the piece. Cheers. LIZ
This is one of my posts from 2020--it didn't win the contest, but I was pleased it was nominated--only happened twice--I'm using up my $$$ repromoting early work, now that am a read-only member. I'm pleased you caught this one! My fans would read it if they knew it was here, but I'm not allowed to tell them--they call it "solicitation"--the system informs them only upon initial release.
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Elizabeth, a happy Thursday to you. I hope this finds you well. I enjoyed your Story of the month contest entry. Our language as well as a lot of things in this country has been whitewashed to hide or soften harsh realities why? anywho..........good job and good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2022
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Hello Elizabeth, a happy Thursday to you. I hope this finds you well. I enjoyed your Story of the month contest entry. Our language as well as a lot of things in this country has been whitewashed to hide or soften harsh realities why? anywho..........good job and good luck in the contest
Comment Written 27-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2022
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Thanks!
I relished both the research and the writing. It took an unexpected direction right from the start, when I realized the euphemism I cited was a euphemism for a another...etc. That's the inspiration for the ((( nested parentheses ))). So glad you enjoyed the piece. Cheers. LIZ
This is one of my posts from 2020--it didn't win the contest, but I was pleased it was nominated--only happened twice--I'm using up my $$$ repromoting early work, now that am a read-only member. I'm pleased you caught this one! My fans would read it if they knew it was here, but I'm not allowed to tell them--they call it "solicitation"--the system informs them only upon initial release.
Comment from karenina
Heck yeah! Some of my favorites:
Pre-owned car- USED car!
Encore Performance: TV rerun
Negative Patient Outcome: Death
Intensely convivial: Drunk
Partially proficient: Unqualified for the job
Temporary Negative Cash Flow: Broke
Sharp as a marble: Dumb
As you can see I went down the rabbit hole...
All of the above were that n SO many cites I'm going to CMA and thank the universe for the inspiring phrases NONE of which are mine!
I did think of one:
Adopting a new style of writing: Plagiarism
Not you! Not I!
Karenina
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2022
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Heck yeah! Some of my favorites:
Pre-owned car- USED car!
Encore Performance: TV rerun
Negative Patient Outcome: Death
Intensely convivial: Drunk
Partially proficient: Unqualified for the job
Temporary Negative Cash Flow: Broke
Sharp as a marble: Dumb
As you can see I went down the rabbit hole...
All of the above were that n SO many cites I'm going to CMA and thank the universe for the inspiring phrases NONE of which are mine!
I did think of one:
Adopting a new style of writing: Plagiarism
Not you! Not I!
Karenina
Comment Written 26-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2022
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Thanks! So glad you caught this one. You earned me a ribbon at #15.
I relished both the research and the writing. It took an unexpected direction right from the start, when I realized the euphemism I cited was a euphemism for a another...etc. So glad you enjoyed the piece. Cheers. LIZ
Speaking of plagiarism ... not back (yet).
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I saw you needed one more! How fortuitous I happened upon it quite by accident! Your euphemisms were SO interesting. Yes--not back (yet.) We shall see!--
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Hopefully, he'll be back on the 12th of Never.
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Johnny Mathis! My mom loved that song!
LOL...
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Ironic book title of The Betty Broderick Story--this was her wedding song--she's currently in prison for killing her ex and his second wife.
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Ah. I think I prefer to think of the song!
(sigh....)
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I still enjoyed reading this. I am glad you brought it back.
A fun, clever, and educational story. You must have put quite a bit of work into research and the result is entertaining and informative.
My husband, by the way, calls going to the bathroom, "using the facilities."
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022
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I still enjoyed reading this. I am glad you brought it back.
A fun, clever, and educational story. You must have put quite a bit of work into research and the result is entertaining and informative.
My husband, by the way, calls going to the bathroom, "using the facilities."
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 24-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022
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Thanks Mary. I relished both the research and the writing. It took an unexpected direction right from the start, when I realized the euphemism I cited was a euphemism for a another...etc. So glad you enjoyed the piece. Cheers. LIZ
This is one of my pieces from 2020--I'm using up my $$$ repromoting early work, now that am a read-only member.
Comment from Judy Lawless
Even though it's all so very confusing, this was fun to read, and informative, Liz. We Canadians tend to say washroom when out in public, and we get questioning looks when we ask where they are when in the US. LOL
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022
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Even though it's all so very confusing, this was fun to read, and informative, Liz. We Canadians tend to say washroom when out in public, and we get questioning looks when we ask where they are when in the US. LOL
Comment Written 24-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022
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Thanks Judy. I relished both the research and the writing. It took an unexpected direction right from the start, when I realized the euphemism I cited was a euphemism for a another...etc. So glad you enjoyed the piece. Cheers. LIZ
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I've heard washroom many times--I like that one--"wash"room is a half-truth (hopefully--I cringe to think otherwise).
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You?re welcome, Liz.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Superbly researched and well written hack job on the deaf and dumb (as in non-speakers) (my feeble attempt to euphemise.) I apologize. It is not at all a 'hack job'. I liked it.
(care for a catnap?)...etc. (((per preceding))). - why the triple huggers?
This is not critique, but I always heard 'thick'
My wife and I loved the 'take care of each other' line.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022
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Superbly researched and well written hack job on the deaf and dumb (as in non-speakers) (my feeble attempt to euphemise.) I apologize. It is not at all a 'hack job'. I liked it.
(care for a catnap?)...etc. (((per preceding))). - why the triple huggers?
This is not critique, but I always heard 'thick'
My wife and I loved the 'take care of each other' line.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022
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Thankssssss Wayne. Thanks Judy. I relished both the research and the writing. It took an unexpected direction right from the start, when I realized the euphemism I cited was a euphemism for a another...etc. That's the inspiration for the ((( nested parentheses ))). So glad you enjoyed the piece. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a clever and poignant write Elizabeth and a white-wash of some phrases and the one the suck out the most for me was 'ethnic cleansing' which means genocide. How we can used the word: "cleansing" when this means killing is beyond me. Your write is interesting and opens up so many double standards here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022
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This is a clever and poignant write Elizabeth and a white-wash of some phrases and the one the suck out the most for me was 'ethnic cleansing' which means genocide. How we can used the word: "cleansing" when this means killing is beyond me. Your write is interesting and opens up so many double standards here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 24-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2022
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Thank you for your eloquent and thoughtful comments. I had a blast writing this piece. I started out expecting to write about euphemisms, and realized early on how they are like those Russian dolls-within-dolls ... etc.
This is one of my pieces from 2020--I'm using up my $$$ repromoting early work, now that am a read-only member.
Cheers. LIZ
Comment from estory
Ah you had fun with language in this cheeky little essay, and as always it gets a chuckle or two. It also digs into that realm of how language manipulates our perception of body parts, bodily functions, states of mind, race, and levels of normalcy. I thought it challenged us to consider how these words influence our perception, in subtle, submerged, almost subconscious ways. They are flung around non challantly, almost carelessly, but they speak of our discretions, our embarrassment at these things. And our need to somehow or other, cover them up. estory
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Ah you had fun with language in this cheeky little essay, and as always it gets a chuckle or two. It also digs into that realm of how language manipulates our perception of body parts, bodily functions, states of mind, race, and levels of normalcy. I thought it challenged us to consider how these words influence our perception, in subtle, submerged, almost subconscious ways. They are flung around non challantly, almost carelessly, but they speak of our discretions, our embarrassment at these things. And our need to somehow or other, cover them up. estory
Comment Written 21-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Thank you for your, as always, eloquent and thoughtful comments. I had a blast writing this piece. I started out expecting to write about euphemisms, and realized early on how they are like those Russian dolls-within-dolls...etc. Cheers. LIZ (I "didn't win" the contest--i.e. I'm a loser!)
