How far can you push a metaphor?

Remember in NIght Watch the conversation that Vimes/Keel had with Dr Mossy Lawn about thimbles, contraception and how far you push a metaphor? That did it for me, what do you think is Terry at his most outrageous

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Re: How far can you push a metaphor?

depends on how hard you push


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Re: How far can you push a metaphor?

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isn't "push a metaphor" a metaphor in itself?


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Re: How far can you push a metaphor?

i am a metaphor, or am i?

i am like a simile though


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Re: How far can you push a metaphor?

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@Greasyarif: Yeah, that had me laughing for quite a while! Very Happy

Obviously my co-forumites are avoiding the question; they might be a bit embarrassed by the innuendo or maybe they just got it Wink Shocked

Not Ponder, though, I think he's being shy Wink

I'm letting anaesthesia wear off for a coupla more days so I'll think about it and get back to you... Puzzled


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Re: How far can you push a metaphor?

anasthesia?


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That ain't no English I ever dun heard!


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Sergeant Lettuce wrote:

anasthesia?

Yeah, had an operation last week so I've been outta the loop a bit Sad


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Re: How far can you push a metaphor?

ooo,you alright?what ws it for?did you have a fin put on your back?


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ook wrote:

ooo,you alright?what ws it for?did you have a fin put on your back?

LOL!! Laughing Not sure if you mean a dolphin or shark fin Wink

No it was just to repair a small hernia that wasn't dangerous but needed doing so I don't have to worry about going down the gym. That was all, not serious, really. Smile


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good to know,glad it's not serious


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