Our Russian acrobatics coach has picked up some odd English-ish idioms.
Last night, he referred to our exhausted muscles as 'jello fish'
Today, I can get neither the phrase nor the corresponding visual out of my head.
Those are hilarious. Thank you for sharing.
I thought immediately of the Swedish fish as well.
Truth be told, I needed the laugh. Both times. We pushed at my limits some last night, and that was both physically and emotionally haaaaaaaard.
Glad I could provide one. ^,^
Also, you just taught me I had an odd... stereotype-like bias.
I mean... OF COURSE clowns need laughs, too!
Guess I assumed some self-sufficient perpetuum ridere.
My brain... ever full of surprises! 😅
I wish.
I think I'm probably like most creative people, prone to feeling all kinds of emotions.
There's also a common stereotype of the miserable clown. I've always assumed that one was part pop culture and part contrast between heightened stage presence and quieter reality.
Or it's because nobody ever thinks of making the clown laugh.
Well said.
Related meme, courtesy Rorschach, from The Watchmen:
“Heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am Pagliacci.”
kala pi ko suwi moku?
ni li luka mi lon tenpo suno ni!
@RussSharek
My muscles are definitely still jello fish
I know this feeling.
@RussSharek Jello Fish is now tangled with me, too. That's a visual phrase that forces you to wonder.
There comes a time where we must all tangle with the jello fish. ;)
@RussSharek My Chinese colleague refers to overhearing as “earsdropping” and it’s so much better I want us all to start using it.
@RussSharek
http://www.confessionsofacookbookqueen.com/mini-jello-fish-bowls/
(This isn't quite what I was looking for but it'll have to do)