Monday, December 04, 2006
We have stuff like Button Nose and Mountain of a Man. But... as long as the Victionary exists... Metaphors can be more interesting. This post is about ASIAN METAPHORS(will you please do me the pleasure of applauding?).
Metaphor 1) Cicada in your Mouth
Meaning: To not make a sound
Meaning for Dummies: Putting an insect called a Cicada into someone's Mouth to keep him/her/them quiet
Synonyms: Hush; Keep Quiet; Be Silent (Or just the most popular one: SHUT UP)
When + Where it Originated: November 2006; At Cameron Highlands(Malaysia)
How it originated: I just CAN'T STAND insects and I know I'd freak out seeing a Cicada [Laugh now losers, but once you see its size you'l wet your pants.] You know how people shove stuff like socks into your mouth to make you shut the trap? Well, that's what my dad did. He threatened to shove a Cicada down my gullet[Thanks dad] unless if I shut up.
How to Use: Say it when you want someone to just hush up
Antonym: Nothing. If you're talking and I don't tell you to shut up you can just go on, right? Why should I tell you to speak when you're already speaking?
Antonym for dummies: Cicada outta your Mouth
Metaphor 2) More Twists and Turns than the Roads of Brinchang
Meaning: Inaccurate details
Meaning for Dummies: Brinchang 1 twist,something more than 1 twist.
Synonyms: Twisted; Complicated; Complex; Hard to Understand
When + Where it Originated: November 2006; Brinchang(Malaysia)
How it Originated: I was stupid enough to count the number twists and turns Brinchang Road had. I did loose track, but my dad told me there were 271 twists and turns [he must have read it somewhere 'coz he ain't that dumb to count it himself]. And then I said something really dumb and senseless[I forgot what] and my dad just used this metaphor as a pun. [Haha...smart guy. Oh ya... he's the only male that deserves my praises so get lost BOYZ!!!]
How to use: What you just said has more twist and turns than the road of Brinchang!
Antonym: Straighter than a Ruler
Antonym for Dummies: Less Twists and Turns than the Road of Brinchang
Metaphor 3)Finding a ball in Cameron Valley
Meaning: Very hard to find; Almost impossible to accomplish
Meaning for Dummies: Ball drop in Cameron Valley so very hard to find.
Synonyms: Finding a needle in a Haystack.
When + Where it Originated: November 2006; Cameron Valley(Malaysia)
How it Originated: Cameron Valley is a Large Tea plantation. It was larger than the size of Escape Themepark(Singapore)!!! And then my dad suggested the boys played rugby. Someone threw the ball and... it went into the plantation! Zoom...! It landed in the plantation! My dad had to find it and retrieve it and my brother was on the verge of tears!
How to use: This place is so crowded that finding the toilet is like finding a ball in Cameron Valley!!
Antonym: So obvious even the Blind can find it
Antonym for Dummies: Finding a Ball in an unfilled Bathtub
Ok, ok... I only came up with three during my trip. But isn't this great? Now your script has ORIGINALITY!!! Well, the problem is... if everyone's gonna use it than there won't be any originality anymore....oh ya, some tips for you guys:::
- If you really don't know how to use it just use the one invented long ago(the one everyone knows).
- If you find it inappropriate DO NOT use it!!!
- Only use this when your teacher knows where these places are and how it looks like. Or else, you'll be losing loads of MARKS!!!
So now you have it. ASIAN METAPHORS(will you please do me the pleasure of applauding?).
♡V