outdated metaphors

[A. Maberry]

On Tue, 20 Jun 2000, Robert S. Wachal wrote:

> Anyone interested in joining me to develop a publishable list of out-dated
> metaphors,  especially those caused by the obsolescence of things
> mechanical, e.g., "she could suck the knob off a gearshift lever."?
>
> Bob
>

Are gearshift levers obsolete? I guess it's time to get a newer car...
Now the "typewriter gearshift" THAT'S obsolete, although I remember them
fondly ...

Allen
maberry at u.washington.edu