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Q&A Best humorous exaggerated comparisons

Douglas Adams has numerous examples. "The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don't." "[The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy] says that the best drink in existence is the Pan G...

posted 14y ago by sjohnston‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by user avatar sjohnston‭ · 2019-12-08T01:00:53Z (almost 5 years ago)
Douglas Adams has numerous examples.

"The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don't."

"[The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy] says that the best drink in existence is the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, the effect of which is like having your brains smashed out with a slice of lemon wrapped round a large gold brick."

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2011-02-11T22:27:41Z (almost 14 years ago)
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