megilla

[Jonathan Lighter]

Tony Harris on CNN: "This is just a *magilla* of a storm!  *There's* a word
a haven't used in a long time!"

250 RGs for "magilla of a."

I assume this has been influenced by "The Magilla Gorilla Show"
(1963-1967).  It's a gorilla of a storm. You know, a monster.

JL

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