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Damien
20th-February-2006, 05:31 PM
My colleagues at work were having fun with oxymorons. I wondered how many of these come up on forum posts or in connection with dancing?

I remember once being told it doesn't matter if you can't dance. Just get up and dance!:confused:

Also is "lapdance" an oxymoron i.e. is it possible to "dance" while straddling someone’s lap. Maybe the fox could advise on that one? :nice:

Then there was the classic modern dancing is so old fashioned.

Is modern jive an oxymoron?

Dreadful Scathe
20th-February-2006, 05:46 PM
Is " Ceroc Music" an oxymoron ? ;)

LMC
20th-February-2006, 05:50 PM
Dreadful Scathe, obviously. I think he's cute :mwah:

Rhythm King
20th-February-2006, 06:02 PM
I think this thread is awfully nice

philsmove
20th-February-2006, 06:24 PM
There was an advert on the telly last night, that claimed to tell you if you nearly pregnant

clevedonboy
20th-February-2006, 07:03 PM
of course there's the obvious ones:
Military Intelligence
Recorded Live
Freshly Frozen
American Culture
Random Pattern

My faves are
Microsoft Works
Adult Male

Saxylady
20th-February-2006, 07:41 PM
Comfortable shoe

Caro
20th-February-2006, 07:48 PM
of course there's the obvious ones:
Military Intelligence
Recorded Live
Freshly Frozen
American Culture
Random Pattern

My faves are
Microsoft Works
Adult Male

how about British/scottish cuisine ? :devil:
deep fried mars bar anyone ? :whistle:

Sparkles
21st-February-2006, 11:28 AM
My favourite has to be:
"Sports personality of the year"

ducks and runs

ducasi
21st-February-2006, 02:59 PM
"funny oxymorons" :na:

LMC
21st-February-2006, 03:30 PM
"deserved reputation"

*lights blue touchpaper and runs*

Little Monkey
21st-February-2006, 05:04 PM
Freshly Frozen


Similar to shop bought food which claims to be home-made....:rolleyes:

philsmove
21st-February-2006, 08:16 PM
Tax Return:rofl:
Alone Together
Silent Scream
Living Dead
Same Difference
Plastic Glasses
Peace Force
Pretty Ugly
Virtual Reality
Work Party
Jumbo Shrimp
Healthy Tan

Barry Shnikov
23rd-February-2006, 12:36 AM
Military Intelligence

...is not an oxymoron, just very rare...

Barry Shnikov
23rd-February-2006, 12:38 AM
On 15 minute library internet thing, but will post more on this when back in UK.

'pretty ugly', for example, is not an oxymoron. In this instance, 'pretty' is a qualifier, meaning 'somewhat'.

Sheepman
23rd-February-2006, 01:37 PM
In a letter from my bank -

"I wanted to give you some good news ...

You won't notice any changes to the service you receive"

There was even a question and answer insert, with all the answers basically saying "No change."

Wow, great news! :what:

Greg

JonD
23rd-February-2006, 04:20 PM
How about "IT Manager"?

If a person with this combination of skills does actually exist then please let me have their name! (Sorry - at work and feeling a bit jaundiced about a few issues)

Dreadful Scathe
23rd-February-2006, 06:16 PM
How about "IT Manager"?

If a person with this combination of skills does actually exist then please let me have their name! (Sorry - at work and feeling a bit jaundiced about a few issues)
yes, generally that IS an oxymoron :)

Magic Hans
23rd-February-2006, 09:58 PM
Just got this through my letter box

"Save over £30 at Burger King"

Does that count??

El Salsero Gringo
24th-February-2006, 02:59 AM
How about "IT Manager"?

If a person with this combination of skills does actually exist then please let me have their name! (Sorry - at work and feeling a bit jaundiced about a few issues)Ouch - that's harsh.