Over two decades ago, I came across some similes that ignited my imagination – not because they were particularly poetic or because they were particularly profound … they ignited my imagination because they are particularly creative in their use of comparing very “unlike” things that somehow seem similar … and because they use the comedian’s best weapon: they capitalize on the unexpected. Even though I have a collection of hundreds of inspirational quotes, I still can’t get myself to get rid of these four similes:
The plan was simple, like my brother-in-law Phil.
The little boat gently drifted across the pond exactly the way a bowling ball wouldn’t. (Maybe this is an anti-simile? ;^)
She had a deep, throaty, genuine laugh, like that sound a dog makes just before it throws up.
The hailstones leaped from the pavement, just like maggots when you fry them in hot grease.
The image comes from Angel Oak Creative.
haha, I love these!