The Washington Post has this ongoing "Invitational" where readers are given a challenge, and then the winner is given a silly prize. Jim was reading the most current results to me a day or two ago, and some of them are really funny. Here are a few of the entries, all written like math equations:


Subpoena = Invitation minus RSVP

Entitlement minus experience = Teenager

Constructive criticism = You suck + here's why

Bird watcher = Voyeur minus sex

Big Mac = Special sauce + lettuce + cheese + pickles + onion + cardboard

Helpmate = Husband minus recliner

Sharing + caring + loving support + tears of joy = Girl porn

Uncle Sam x 24/7 = Big Brother

Tofu = Protein minus fun

Crocs = sandals minus dignity

Religion = Cult + 150 years

French = Latin + useless silent letters

Movie at theater = movie at home + big screen + 120 db + $10/person + sitter + people texting in front of you + not clicking on Pause when you go to the bathroom

50 = 30 + 25 lbs.

Window of opportunity