LL-L "Word play" 2004.05.27 (06) [E]

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From: Sandy Fleming <sandy at scotstext.org>
Subject: "Word play" [E]

> From: sam s claire <gamlhs at juno.com>
> Subject: LL-L "Names" 2004.05.19 (05) [D/E]
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> LLs: Your observation of names and their chance association with a
> profession or business induces me to transmit the following absurdities
> (slogans) reflecting the tendency to be playful with the language.  A
> radiator repair shop: A Great Place To Take A Leak; septic tank service:
> Our No.1 Businesss Is No.2; sign on rear of window blind service truck:
> This Truck Is Being Driven By A Blind Man.   How's this for carrying
> double entendre to the limit?        Sam

This reminds me of my favourite "job description" of all time.

A few years ago I saw a van going past with the trade of the driver
signwritten on the bodywork as "flue enemist". It took me a few seconds to
realise he was a chimney sweep!

Sandy
http://scotstext.org/

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