I think it was from the sugar spree that I currently have the concentration of a petrified peanut which leads me onto my next point; analogies. Botched analogies especially. So the other day I slipped in a spontaneous analogy when talking to a work colleague about a customer but to my dismay and to their utter confusion the analogy came out quite, well, wrong. That is not to say the analogy didn't serve its purpose in explaining the customer had indecision problems but rather the analogy I used was so wrong and right at the same time. That got us thinking how often is it that something which sounds so right in our minds comes out unlike anything we initially thought of? I perchance came across a top 25 list of terrible/hilarious analogies and my shortlist is as follows:

1. Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that had its two sides gently compressed by a ThighMaster.

2. The ballerina rose gracefully en Pointe and extended one slender leg behind her, like a dog at a fire hydrant.

3. John and Mary had never met. They were like two hummingbirds who had also never met.

Actually the entire list was a fantastic read and it's only made sweeter because I can completely relate. Metaphorical hats off to each individual!