Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know

What's your synonym, example or sentence for:

My sentence: That was a cockamamie story if I ever heard one.

AND

Did you know, it's illegal to let your chicken cross the road in Quitman, Georgia?



For other unique Georgia laws: 10 Strangest Laws in Georgia: From Fried Chicken to Slingshots (enjuris.com)

 


19 comments:

Andrew said...

It's not a word used here but I do know its meaning. How about bull**** as an alternative.

Why in the cover of darkness did the Quitman chicken cross the road?

Elephant's Child said...

I am with Andrew.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

My wife will soon be coming downstairs with a cockamamie story about why I should make crêpes for breakfast for her, served with maple syrup and blueberries. I guess I will.

Christine said...

I've heard of that word. Fun fact too. -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

Jamie Ghione said...

Rarely ever use that word.
And not letting a chicken cross the road. Amazing.

Valerie-Jael said...

And why mustn't the chicken cross the road? That seems to be a cockamamie story, too! Hugs

Birgit said...

I use this word often. I'm beginning to realize how many old words I use due to my dad who was born in 1913. I would say that story is just bull#%$@.
Love that unique law and always reminds of a Canadian TV Show called "This is the Law" they had a panel who would watch a short video and the person gets arrested and you have to figure out what that person did wrong. It was always some archaic law that was still on the books.

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Christine, Your meme today worked out purrfectly with Did You Know and vice versa:)

Computer Tutor said...

I haven't used that word in a long time, but it's a great one. Crazy comes to mind!

Citu said...

No lo sabía. Te mando un beso.

Lee said...

I wonder what the secret is that must remain hidden across the road!!! :)

Sandra Cox said...

Birgit, Good job on your word knowledge! The show sounds like fun;)

Jeanie said...

I've actually used that word now and then!

D.L. Finn said...

I think of nonsense! What a crazy law! Xo

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Sandra - it's not a word I've come across ... but makes sense the way you and others have mentioned. Cock and Bull story would be one I'd use. Love the idea about the chicken crossing the road in the dark in Quitman ... life is fun isn't it - cheers Hilary

Kinga K. said...

Stupid law...

Donna said...

Lolol...I've heard it all, now!
hugs
Donna

Sandra Cox said...

Andrew, Why indeed:) Your alternative works;)
EC, Can't think of a better place to be than with Andrew:)
David, Wait. Wait. Don't start breakfast till I get there. I love crepes:)
Good job on knowing the words meaning, Christine.
Jamie, Thumbs up for knowing the word and yes, it is pretty amazing.
Jacqui, Five stars for knowing today's word:)

Sandra Cox said...

J.P. Sending hugs your way.
Lee, Must be a good one:)
Good job, Jeanie, on knowing the word;)
Denise, Yes and yes:) xo
Hils, Cock and bull is purrfect.
Kinga, Definitely:)
Donna, Heh;) Hugs received and returned.