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Apr 25, 2014
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17 min 2,166 words 54 comments podcast
Scott Alexander presents an extensive collection of humorous and creative metaphors, similes, and other figurative language from various sources. Longer summary
Scott Alexander compiles a list of humorous and creative metaphors, similes, and other forms of figurative language. He starts by mentioning existing collections of funny metaphors and explains his motivation for creating a new, expanded list. The post then presents a wide array of metaphors and similes from various sources, including literature, comedians, and internet forums. These figurative expressions cover diverse topics and range from clever wordplay to absurdist humor. Scott warns readers about the potential 'groanworthiness' of the content. Shorter summary