Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for October 28, 2013
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October 31, 2013
Transcript:
forms of speech a guide to the various types of politcal speech, with proper responses. stem-winder. a particularly rousing oration. stand up & cheer. guy: yeah! tub-thumper. the same only more so. wave a sign. win guy: yeah! thump-sucker, a speech of depth & thoughtfulness, or lots of statistics. remain seated. (see also nose-picker.) teeth-grinder. a speech that stirs resentment, esp. toward the other party's crummy candidate. guy: ngh ooh ngh ooh, i oughta- knuckle-dragger. a more proactive form of teeth grinder. appeals to your cro-magnon side. ngaaaaaargh stool-softener. not a speech you need linger for. find the exit and use it.
Hey. “Thumb Sucker” aka pensive gaze was my favorite way to sit through political science classes. Professors loved it, while I learned how to nap for 50 minutes with my eyes open.