The Power of a Homophone
“Sometimes the power
of a homophone
will just come out of nowhere
and hit you –
like being struck
by a ten ton truck,”
articulated Laurie.
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took a millisecond… “who is Laurie?…. oh… duh.” Funny.
it took longer to read than for me to think. Here, trucks are trucks or semis or transfers or rigs or pickups, and Lauries are male or female Lauries. You see my confusion.
Yep, this is more of a UK-based gag.
no worries. I read enough UK writing that I should have clued in right away.
Never apologize for a pun! Leave folks wondering. Good for the soul.
Very good. For five years, I lived in Ware. “Where?” you ask. That’s right. Right by the A10. It was then I got my first mobile. I’m not boasting, it’s more of a self-own. Thank you. I’m here all week…
Brilliantly witty yet again!
Thank you, Judith!