Malaprop and metaphor mash-ups that actually make sense.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
A newscaster, commenting on the media's treatment of Donald Trump since his election to President: "They have gone after him like a ton of bricks." Bricks, taller than speeding trains, faster than tall buildings....
Contributed by Warren Silver: "On Wednesday morning CNN broadcaster, John Avlan, was trying to make the point about certain events coming around again when he said, 'Let's square the circle'. I wonder how he fared in geometry."
Sunday, October 21, 2018
A football announcer commenting on a boneheaded foul by a defensive back: "That will really get under a head coach's craw." Not to mention it will stick in his skin.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
A play-by-play announcer on Monday Night Football praising Aaron Rogers for an amazing comeback victory: "He pulled another rabbit out of his head." And put it in his hat.