After a violent whipping, the cook placed the scrambled eggs in the pan, completely disregarding the fact that he’d allowed his participle to dangle free and untamed like a raging metaphor that makes no sense.
Everyone secretly loves raging untamed metaphors. Oddly enough, some also enjoy violent whippings.
I blame my daughter’s pre-teen surliness on raging untamed metaphors. Perhaps more whipping is in order.
It’s always a good idea to whip the children before they get too big and can turn on you. If they don’t like it, remind them that they are simply filling a vital role in the family. Guilt always works best.
“What do you want me to do?” ask them if they resist. “Kick the dog?”