On Thursday I posted some oxymorons. Several of you posted your favorites. My daughter reminded me that there are a few Christian bands whose incredibly creative name is an oxymoron: Falling Up and All Together Separate.
It's funny how the Lord leads you through some interesting little journeys. Yesterday I found this quote which is sort of an oxymoron:
"Health food makes me sick." -Calvin Trillin
This is adorable though I can't help but relate it to adults when we are communicating with others, thinking we are clear. We know what we mean, but we may not be getting through to others who don't understand. It happens every day with our family, friends and business associates. Most of the troubles in life stem from misunderstandings.
It takes much more than knowing what you're saying to be understood! It takes the Art of Eloquence!
Last week I posted some Redundant Redundancies so this week I thought I'd post some more word fun with oxymorons.
An oxymoron is defined as a figure of speech containing two normally contradictory words. Here are some I found. Please add yours!
Same Difference
Hot Ice (Stolen Diamonds)
Pretty Ugly
Deafening Silence
Sweet Sorrow
Silent Scream
Serious Humor (really funny)
Can you name some? What are your favorite oxymorons?
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