Euphemism Buster: Difference between revisions

It generally comes in two versions: Ditz and Intentional. Ditz version is just the person figuring it out for himself. Intentional being the euphemism is too insulting/obvious or the character simply doesn't care, and so busts the euphemism.

 

{{examples}}

 

'''Carla''': Is that because it looks so much like a vagina?

'''Elliot''': Carla, there's people! }}

{{quote|'''Narrator''': And in the pouch will be... let's call it 'genetic legacy'

'''Jamie''': Genetic Legacy? ''It's sperm.'' Every kid in grade school knows that. Helps make babies, you know? }}

* A variant from an episode of ''[[3rd Rock from the Sun]]'':

{{quote|'''Sally:''' He said he wanted to sleep with me. I wanted sex, but seeing as he was tired I decided to just go home. }}

{{quote|'''Mayor''': No slayer of mine is going to live in a fleabag motel. That place has a very unsavory reputation. There are immoral liaisons going on there.

'''Faith''': Yeah, plus all the screwing. }}

{{quote|'''Shenzi''': Yeah, be prepared! We'll be prepared! For what?

'''Scar''': For the death of the king!

'''Scar''': No, you fool, we're going to kill him. }}

 

{{reflist}}

[[Category:Dialogue]]