
Analogies
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He's like a battery...
e.g. I'm not sure how to get rid of him
- No more votes.Caroline F
his job drains him
Alan F and 47 peopleAlden S
Angel E
Angela S
Avrom G
Brent S
Brian P
Brit Y
Carol F
Charly L
Chris M
Chris M
Chris W
Dan H
Daniel K
Deena N
Dina D
Elena N
Emily W
Fern B
Francine L
Glen M
Hilary G
Holly Z
Janine F
Jeremy H
JoAnna S
JP d
Julie S
June K
Kathy R
Kelly S
Kunal B
Laird M
Laurie F
Linda S
Martha M
Maxine R
Mel S
Nina C
Peggy H
Roxanne C
Sarah Ann D
Sharon W
Steve J
Tom S
William B
William H like this - No more votes.Brian B
he's got his positive and negative points
Alan F and 45 peopleAlden S
Angel E
Avrom G
Brent S
Brian P
Carol F
Chris M
Chris L
Chris M
Christopher H
Dan H
Daniel K
David D
Deena N
Donna G
Elena N
Emily W
Fern B
Francine L
Jack S
Janine F
Jeff C
JoAnna S
Joshua O
Josie B
Julie S
June K
Kathy R
Laird M
Linda B
Linda R
Lucy A
Mary W
Michael G
Mike K
Neal G
Peggy H
Shane K
Sharon W
Ski Z
Steve J
Thomas A
Tom S
William B
William H like this - No more votes.Alan F
I charged him to use my phone
Angel E and 43 peopleAvrom G
Brent S
Brian P
Brit Y
Carol F
Caroline F
Chris M
Chris W
Dina D
Dot Cassidy D
Emily W
Fern B
Francine L
Glen M
Greg O
Jacobee B
Janiece U
Janine F
Jeff J
Jenn V
JoAnna S
JP d
June K
Kate D
Kelly S
Kunal B
Laird M
Laurie B
Linda B
Linda R
Lucy A
Maxine R
Mel S
Mike K
Nina C
Peggy H
Rare S
Sarah Ann D
Shane K
Steve J
Tom S
Vincent M
William B like this - No more votes.Jenn V
got jumped on the side of the road
Alan F and 41 peopleAlden S
Angel E
Angela S
Brent S
Brian P
Brit Y
Caroline F
Charly L
Chris M
Chris M
Christine C
Dan H
Daniel K
Deena N
Dina D
Donna G
Emily W
Francine L
Glen M
Jack S
Janine F
Jeff C
JoAnna S
Joyce Y
Julie S
Kate D
Laird M
Linda R
Lucy A
Marillyn H
Mike K
Nina C
Peggy H
Rare S
Roxanne C
Ski Z
Steve K
Tim L
Tom S
William B
William H like this - No more votes.Neal G
I put him in a position of power
Alan F and 38 peopleAlden S
Angel E
Brent S
Brian B
Brit Y
Caroline F
Charly L
Chris M
Chris L
Chris M
Chris W
Dan H
Daniel K
Daniel O
Elena N
Emily W
Francine L
Holly Z
Jack S
Janine F
Jeff C
Johnson S
Julie A
June K
Kimberly R
Laird M
Laurie B
Linda R
Lucy A
Nina C
Peggy H
Sharon W
Ski Z
Steve K
Sue F
Thomas A
Tom S
William B like this - No more votes.Kunal B
I knew he'd run out on me
Alan F and 37 peopleAvrom G
Bob S
Brent S
Carol F
Caroline F
Chris L
Chris M
Christine C
Christopher H
Daniel K
Daniel O
David D
Deena N
Emily W
Fern B
Francine L
Glen M
Hilary G
Jack S
Janine F
Joshua O
Julie S
Karen U
Laird M
Lucy A
Marillyn H
Mary W
Mel S
Peggy H
Sarah M
Shane K
Steve J
Thomas A
Thomas M
Tom S
Vincent M
William B like this - No more votes.Sean C
on the plus side, he has a point
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Chris M ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregonha ha, true.
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Daniel K ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Director of Acquisition Marketing at Save the Children in Stamford, ConnecticutReally good!
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaGood one Sean!!
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- No more votes.Anne L
his current job is in DC
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John C ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Social Worker at Lenox Hill Hospital in Wantagh, New YorkYOU GOT MINE! (Well, if it had to be anyone, I'm glad it's you! GW!)
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaPerfect!
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaSimple good Anne :)
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- No more votes.Tim L
Keeps my sex life buzzing
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Daniel K ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Director of Acquisition Marketing at Save the Children in Stamford, ConnecticutHa.
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Kimberly R ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Orlando, FloridaI love it
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaHaha, good one Tim!!
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- No more votes.Karl H
We couldn't charge him so we threw out his case
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Dina D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · From Howard Beach, New Yorkso good!
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaThis should win! Excellent, the wording is perfect Karl.
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Maxine R ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Los Angeles, CaliforniaThere 'oughta' be a law against that:)
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- No more votes.T W Scott M
on the plus side, he stays positive
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganThat's the attitude!
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaWoohoo! :)
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Kimberly R ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Orlando, FloridaWow, really good. Much better than my 2 votes.
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- No more votes.Dina D
He reacts well to Lithium
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Benjamin S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Systems Administrator at Seneca Insurance Company in New York, New YorkSo would most people on OUM. :P
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Jack P ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in New York, New Yorkhe IS lithium.... the electricity is what is reacting. SNUB.
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- No more votes.Shane K
He gave me quite a start!
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaGood late one and look at it go!!!
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June K ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at Valley Presbyterian Hospital (HR Benefits Specialist) in Kingwood, TexasLOVE!
- No more votes.Angel E
Does his work undercover
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaSUPER!!! <3
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaSo glad to find you Angel :)
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- No more votes.Steve J
He has his positives and negatives
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Mel K ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Ventura, CaliforniaLet's stand him on his head!
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Alan F ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at Brutus Trimfit (Owner/Partner/retired) in Tucson, Arizonalike all of us !!
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Neal G ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Zimmerman Advertising in Chappaqua, New YorkHis pluses and minuses too.
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- No more votes.Dot Cassidy D
I've got a backup in case he goes out on me
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaHappy Birthday, again, June!!!
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Laurie F ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at School District (Para III) in Jefferson, Wisconsinhope i'm not to late for the party ;-)
- No more votes.Steve K
used to make light of dark subjects
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Steve K ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Chicago, IllinoisUnrelated thought: I should consider donning pants at this point.
Cogent thought: I think the "t" sounding "d" comes from the "t" in the "to." -
Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaThis is such a good Analogy Steve. :)
- No more votes.Sue F
I got a shock when I jumped him
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaHopefully he wasn't too much for you Sue! Haha ggod one!
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Hilary G ·
Top 10 Elite · CEO & Founder at Trunkettes, LLC in Los Angeles, CaliforniaHi there! So glad I found you! Did you like the movie?
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- No more votes.Ski Z
When I needed an "A" I used him
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Dina D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · From Howard Beach, New YorkGood one Ski!
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Marillyn H ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Tulsa, OklahomaDitto
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Sue F ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Buffalo, New Yorknice one Smiley!
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- No more votes.Chris M
all his energy is draining
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Julie A ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Account Executive at Arkansas Office Products in Little Rock, ArkansasNice, Chris!
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaGood, Chris! Gee, that why I really "liked" him :)
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June K ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at Valley Presbyterian Hospital (HR Benefits Specialist) in Kingwood, TexasWow, dear girl!
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- No more votes.Peggy H
aided in giving me an ear full
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Julie A ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Account Executive at Arkansas Office Products in Little Rock, ArkansasNice, Peggy.
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaClever, Peg!
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Brent S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · From Paris, TennesseeGreat peggy!
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- No more votes.Holly Z
Always projects on the positive side
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganAww...
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaMe too Holly :)
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaSounds kinda like a soulmate to you Holly!
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- No more votes.Michael O
indispensable
- No more votes.JoAnna S
spewed his acid all over the radio
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganThis is good,Jo. I hope it catches on!
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JoAnna S ·
Top 100 Player · Realtor Associate at Weichert Realtors in Manalapan, New JerseyThanks CCM. I guess it is too obscure for the masses :-(
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganStupid masses!
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- No more votes.Danielle T
Dropped acid and rolled around on my floor
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaHa! Been there done that :)
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- No more votes.Debra Y
Hails from DC
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Tim L ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Murphy, North CarolinaI kept trying to come up with a palatable "DC" take- Good Job!
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Debra Y ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Sr. PR Executive & Social Media Manager at Schubert Communications in Malvern, PennsylvaniaThanks, Tim. It didn't do very well, but it's all I had!
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Chris M ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, Oregon
nice
12 months agoMaxine R ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Los Angeles, California
In this economy, he should be very glad he has a job:)
12 months ago