August 31

"For my next trick"

This phrase is useful after an inadvertant action such as dropping a can of beans, or a screwdriver.

August 30

"It's a snack for later"

Used when one has been informed that there is renegade food stuck to one's face or clothing.

August 29

"Did you get any on me?"

(see yesterday's entry. These are closely related, interchangeable, or one follows the other)

August 28

"Did you get any on you?"

(spoken in response to hearing a belch)

August 27

"FORD: Fix Or Repair Daily"

August 25

"Yes"

Used in response to multiple choice questions.

August 24

"About half, thanks."

An often used response to inquires regarding the wellbeing of the speaker.

August 23

"I'm confusing the snipers."

This refers to any instance of travel where either:

A)One has taken the wrong turn and is now lost.
B)When the expected directions to a destination are not followed.

August 22

"People unclear on the concept"

AJK points out real life examples of the comic Mr. Boffo's theme left and right. The world is filled with PUOTC.

August 21

"Do you know your way home from here by yourself?"

-An AJK twist on "I'm going to turn this car around if you don't stop", but with the clear indication that the party will keep going, without the offender.

August 20

"More for the rest of us"

Most frequently heard at meals when another party member has expressed displeasure with one or more items included in the meal.

August 19

"Oooooh Stop it some more!"

Used to confuse others into continuing a pleasant action, such as scratching a back.

August 18

"If you're not interested, I won't be offended."

This is in regards to offers, or deals which come from sources that range from internet message boards to weekly sales circulars.

August 17

Sorry for the delay, circumstances prevented a timely update. However, we now return you to the AJK a day's regular schedule. Enjoy!


"Good luck Agent Phelps"

A reference to Mission Impossible, used whenever the speakee is being instructed to obtain an item or perform an instructed task.

August 16

"The worst they can do is say no"

Exceptions:

violence

being fired

being set on fire

"they" burst into tears

etc., etc.

August 15

"Blank blank if they can't take a joke"

A statement that always confused me to no end. Only recently did I determine what he was trying to say. (Hint: it's a little clearer if you make it "Blank 'em if they can't take a joke")

August 14

"Inconsistency is not a virtue"

Originally posted by "The Max", however, I had to do some futzing around.

August 13

"First," (as in gear) "would be nice."

August 12

"It's no good if you have to explain it"

see: Smartypants for real world example.