Contest!

Fill in the blanks:

One _________ short of a _________.

The winner gets a selection of paper clip sculptures made by me!











There's a Christmas-tree-topping star, an elegant pen holder, and a collapsible cube. Get yours before the Louvre calls!

Comments

The Kyles said…
one pixel short of being Pixar
one thumb short of a free ride.
one BBQ short of a trailer park

I'll think of more, I know i can. I WANT that sculpture!
October 8, 2008 at 3:04 PM
Joel said…
Feel free to make as many guesses as you want. I'll give you all until, oh, Friday afternoon.
October 8, 2008 at 3:07 PM
Brooke said…
One 'coincidental' meeting short of stalker.
October 8, 2008 at 3:46 PM
)en said…
one card short of a deck?

one sandwich short of a picnic?

one...zzzz.
October 9, 2008 at 8:14 AM
Lizzy said…
one lunatic short of a madhouse
October 9, 2008 at 8:22 AM
Joel said…
Come on, guys, you’re just recycling old phrases. I need something like what Nathan said: “One monkey butler short of paradise.” Here are some off the top of my head: One magnet short of a Large Hadron Collider; one crow short of a murder; one disco ball short of the perfect 70s room. Originality is the key.
October 9, 2008 at 8:31 AM
Joel said…
And Jen, I clarified my yawn comment, so there's no need to get snippy.
October 9, 2008 at 8:31 AM
)en said…
ha ha. Well thanks for the clarification. I didn't know if you were looking for THE original phrase or if you wanted a new one or what. I mean, you did say "guesses." Are we trying to read your mind?? what is going on here.
October 9, 2008 at 8:56 AM
The Kyles said…
one gold sequined bowtie short of the perfect "stage outfit"
October 9, 2008 at 10:11 AM
The Kyles said…
Or, One gold lamé bowtie short of a polka band
October 9, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Lizzy said…
one tantrum short of a Joel
October 9, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Joel said…
Hey, that's a cheap shot!

... but pretty darn funny, too.
October 9, 2008 at 3:35 PM
)en said…
one special sauce short of a big mac. Just kidding, that is the stupidest thing i have ever said. I am beginning to think this phrase, whatever it is, is really dumb. no offense. ha.
October 10, 2008 at 9:24 AM
Jer said…
One bean short of a... hey, what happened to my burrito??
October 13, 2008 at 12:52 PM
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