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The post 26 of the Funniest Oxymoron Examples appeared first on Reader's Digest. A closer look at these contradictory phrases and quotes will make you laugh. 26 of the Funniest Oxymoron Examples
An oxymoron (plurals: oxymorons and oxymora) is a figure of speech that juxtaposes concepts with opposite meanings within a word or in a phrase that is a self-contradiction. As a rhetorical device , an oxymoron illustrates a point to communicate and reveal a paradox .
"It gave the oxymoron meaning. I'm not too big (6 foot, 220 pounds), I'm not small. I'm blessed and thankful. I trusted God and everything happened. It made me feel like a little giant." mhorn ...
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Lyrically, the song encourages the listener to be stupid in various ways; mostly by advising them to do the opposite of common idioms (e.g. "let the bedbugs bite" or "put all your eggs in one basket"), with the occasional absurd non sequitur (e.g. "stick your head in the microwave and get yourself a tan").
Oxymoron is an ox who debuted in numerous "Phony Bologna" advertisements for the Oxymoron company. He also makes cameos in some episodes. His name is a pun on the word "oxymoron". Victor (voiced by Ken Schatz) is an obnoxious salesman and spokesperson who usually hosts the Oxymoron commercials. The other people in the commercials do not usually ...
"The Kids Aren't Alright" by The Offspring "Lemonade" by The Bawdies "Let It Slide" by Joanna Pacitti "Like to Get to Know You Well" by Howard Jones "Lone Digger" by Caravan Palace "Luv Your Life" by Silverchair "Momma's Boy" by Chromeo "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits "No More Lies" by The Moody Blues "Opposites Attract" by Paula Abdul
An example of situational irony: the phrase "Nothing is written in stone" is written in stone. Irony, in its broadest sense, is the juxtaposition of what appears to be the case on the surface and what is actually the case or to be expected. It typically figures as a rhetorical device and literary technique. In some philosophical contexts ...