Cannon, n. An instrument employed in the rectification of national boundaries.
2005 Update: Civilization's herald trumpet.
News Item: Waking Ambrose reader gets good press despite association. Our own Pia was recognized by the (click) Long Island Press today.
Cannon: Large, bald detective who always got his man but never seemed to get a girl.(not my fav theme song, however.)
ReplyDelete(pl.) Ornaments for parks, where they represent their own fodder.
ReplyDeleteCannon:A large mounted weapon that fires heavy projectiles.
ReplyDelete(See Karl Rove)
That's great, Ddd. I remember that show (barely.) I think my dad liked it.
ReplyDeleteDunno, Weirsdo, I've seen park cannons use other fodder.
Sar, when did someone get fired?
cannon; every time a certain president or vp open their mouths they shoot cannons of misinformation; it's never projectile as that would make sense.
ReplyDeleteAnd then they walk down cannons of gloom hoping to avoid cannons of rational fodder
But alas as they wander the cannons they mistake the open mouthed people choking on cannon fodder for people in awe of them
the heartbeat of destruction
ReplyDeleteDoug, are you compiling these?
Having just joined in, I maybe asking something you're already answered. But it sure would make fodder for a "Modern Day Cynics Thesaurs/Dictionary." :)
Doug - Oh how I long for the day. Even "Heck of a job Brownie" resigned. Jeesh! Oh wait, I'm not on my own site. My apologies.
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to the left of 'em.
ReplyDeleteto the right of 'em.
the Light Brigade ne'er questioned 'em
formltuf: the lieutenant was a tough one
See, Pia, I thought they were preaching the canon. Silly me.
ReplyDeleteUm, Liz, you mean besides here? There actually is a contemporary on-line cynic's dictionary that I used to link to. Indie referred me to it, so maybe if he drops by he can re-enlighten me.
That's OK, Sar, although I've noticed my conservative readers are getting scarce.
Lula, you mean like the camera? It's an 8 mega-pixel.
Charge, K!
"Adults Only" post today. Sorry, Doug.
ReplyDeleteEdit as you see fit.
Cannon, n. See "welcome wagon." (1) A large orifice loaded with huge balls by larger arseholes who have none, and assorted throbbing Members Of Congress.
(2) The rudimentary peni of Homo Electus, most often pointed at that which it most desires to screw.
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Cannon,n., A loud thing. A dumb object for shooting off stuff. There's a loose one in the White House.
ReplyDeleteCannon, Joseph Gurney. Known as “Uncle Joe.” 1836-1926.
ReplyDeleteAmerican politician who as Republican speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
(1903-1911) was known for his strongly partisan and autocratic use of authority.
hmmmm
We seem to have some cannons on the hill these days.
cannon, loose (n) - See John Bolton, Dick Cheney, Condi Rice, et al.
ReplyDeleteCannon, n. According to the NRA, perfectly legal for personal protection.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, lots of political griping today.
ReplyDeleteVerbal Cannon: Weapon intended for mass destruction but often ends up blowing up in the face of the user. Think before you speak, and remember what you previously spoke.
Jamie Dawn - Ironically your definition is exactly what I was thinking about Karl Rove except you said it much better.
ReplyDeleteAnd Congrats To Pia!!! :)
ReplyDelete(Doug - I must have a vorocious appetite today since this now marks my fourth trip to the buffet.)
Gabriel, I'll just respond by acknowledging that you have the right to post after your own fashion and are one nasty *&^&^#*(*&@*&^#@!!!
ReplyDeleteTLP, it's funny how I never know when the word of the day will be either sexual or political. I think this is why I'm not in advertising.
Ariella, and a lot of pea-shooters, too.
Poobah, that's a great start for a list.
Andrew, I carry one around at all times.
Thank you, Jamie Dawn. It's amazing how rarely they shoot where pointed, isn't it?
Sar, I think Jamie Dawn had someone(s) else in mind. But I'm glad we're keeping you full. Like you said, I'm all about food for fodder all the time.
I was pretty sure about that, Doug, that's why I said ironically.
ReplyDelete*burp* Does this buffet include a Tums chaser?
I thought I would play devil's advocate and say something very right wing like "cannon-the extension of god's hand in the war against evil" but it made me gag a little just thinking it.
ReplyDeleteCannon: What I'll be taking someday to the pharmacy where I used to work for some firework. Serious. Heeeya!
ReplyDeleteSar, if you can't take the fodder stay out of the food.
ReplyDeleteStiff upper lip, Masil.
You know, Marwa, I feel like I should be talking you out of that, but...
Everyone's taken all the angles I can think of... that's what I get for arriving late!
ReplyDeleteIf the definition fits...
ReplyDeleteThe verbal cannons are blasting away on both sides of the political aisle. Blasters & blastees beware!
Aral, I was saving you one last angle but Actonbell took it :P
ReplyDeleteI agree, Jamie Dawn. The rancor is good for no-one. You almost wish they'd use real cannons.
Thank God, Actonbell. I was just thanking God that Bierce didn't include "persistant vegetative state" in his dictionary.
Here's a picture of tsar-pushka in the wintertime. http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/7/7d/Tsar-Pushka.jpg
ReplyDeleteI got misty-eyed, Doug.
And here's a picture of the tsar-kolokol, which has the cannon referred to above.
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Nope, I didn't take these pictures.
Well, gee, see Aral, I was lettin' you have the Cannon towel angle.
ReplyDeleteBut you didn't take it.
Cannon,n Company that makes inexpensive towels.
You could also use them to wrap wounds obtained in war. Or to stuff into a Bush's mouth. Oh, whoops. Got all political again.
I'd like to take the Holy Cannon of God and blast away this filth once and for all!
ReplyDeleteYea I'm later. I lose.
ReplyDeleteCannon- I'm not sure I know that word anyway.
Hey Doug, Hey Alice: I said that Alice resembles singer Rebecca St. James. Check this out and see if you don't agree:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.mikerimmer.co.uk/images/rebeccaStJames.jpg
I'm not nuts here, right? She could be Alice's stunt double.
S, those are some big guns. Beautiful pictures. They don't make bells like they useta.
ReplyDeleteTLP, the common towel is completely underused as a political metaphor. Thanks for doing what you could.
Soapy! You and your disapproval have been missed. COME THEE BACK!!!
Alice, it's like a gun only larger.
No, you're right, there's a strong resemblance. Alice is prettier, though, and probably a better writer. St. James is probably Christianier.
Cannon: First used during The Hundred Years' War, along with the introduction of the longbow.
ReplyDeleteThis was one of the few wars France ever won. And, it took them a century to do it.
Sorry for the teaching perspective, but I came too late for the politics.
THat's fantastic Fred! We'll take that every time.
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