Funny Quotes thread - Page 3

Sailor Steve · 05-01-07, 11:21 AM

A little detached from reality, are we?

StdDev · 05-01-07, 03:06 PM

Winston Churchill on Clement Atlee:

"A sheep in sheeps clothing"

"An empty taxi arrived at 10 Downing Street, and when the door was opened, Atlee got out"

"A modest man who has much to be modest about"

Lady Astor to Churchill
"Winston, if you were my husband I would flavour your coffee with poison"
Churchill: "Madam, if I were your husband, I should drink it"

Churchill to Admiral Mountbatten
"What could you hope to achieve except to be sunk in a bigger and more expensive ship this time"

Sailor Steve · 05-01-07, 05:12 PM

Winston, huh? I'll see your Winston and raise you two:

"It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried."

On the other hand:

"The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter."

05-02-07, 03:47 AM

An "On this day" quote from uncyclopedia:

"1923 - The first test-flight of the Jumbo Jet is aborted when engineers discover that the jet engine hasn't been invented yet. "

:rotfl:

Etienne · 05-02-07, 03:54 PM

Deck officer: "Every department on this ship think they're the most important, like they're running the whole ship!"
Me: "Well, we (The deck department) also act that way sometimes...
Deck officer: "Yes, but we actually run this boat!"

Mr Quatro · 06-29-18, 08:49 AM

It doesn't matter if someone else already posted your favorite quote ... this was brought up just to jog our memories anyway. You know that grey matter between our ears that stores stuff.

"If stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out." – Will Rogers (1879-1935)

Jimbuna · 06-29-18, 10:07 AM

05-01-07, 11:21 AM	#31
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	A little detached from reality, are we? __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-01-07, 05:12 PM	#33
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Winston, huh? I'll see your Winston and raise you two: "It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried." On the other hand: "The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter." __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-29-18, 08:49 AM	#36
Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It doesn't matter if someone else already posted your favorite quote ... this was brought up just to jog our memories anyway. You know that grey matter between our ears that stores stuff. "If stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out." – Will Rogers (1879-1935) __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..

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05-01-07, 03:06 PM	#32
StdDev Legend of the Sea Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: the Great Wet North Posts: 635 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Winston Churchill on Clement Atlee: "A sheep in sheeps clothing" "An empty taxi arrived at 10 Downing Street, and when the door was opened, Atlee got out" "A modest man who has much to be modest about" Lady Astor to Churchill "Winston, if you were my husband I would flavour your coffee with poison" Churchill: "Madam, if I were your husband, I should drink it" Churchill to Admiral Mountbatten "What could you hope to achieve except to be sunk in a bigger and more expensive ship this time"

05-02-07, 03:47 AM	#34
Rilder Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	An "On this day" quote from uncyclopedia: "1923 - The first test-flight of the Jumbo Jet is aborted when engineers discover that the jet engine hasn't been invented yet. " :rotfl:

05-02-07, 03:54 PM	#35
Etienne Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Deck officer: "Every department on this ship think they're the most important, like they're running the whole ship!" Me: "Well, we (The deck department) also act that way sometimes... Deck officer: "Yes, but we actually run this boat!"