Today, acronyms permeate virtually every aspect of our lives, from business and finance, writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS, who shares a selection, many of which have become words that users are often unaware of what they stand for.
Clive Williams
Clive Williams is a Canberra columnist.
"Different nationalities have different senses of humour, with the Germans entirely lacking one. It’s said Otto Von Bismarck only laughed twice. Once when his mother-in-law died and once when he saw the Swedish army," writes CLIVE WILLIAMS.
CityNews columnists have come together to expose, from different angles, the great rates rip-off. CLIVE WILLIAMS, ordinarily writing whimsy, sets the tone with a laser-like look at the state of the ACT…
The Radio Yerevan jokes, also known as Armenian Radio jokes, have been popular in the Soviet Union and other countries of the former Communist eastern bloc since the second half of the 20th century, writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
"Predicting the next smart financial move is probably as challenging for the average punter as finding a kangaroo in Canberra," writes CLIVE WILLIAMS in a column of whimsy centred on economists – artists or scientists?
"Fred was at the bank yesterday when a little old lady asked him if he could help check her balance. So he pushed her over." Columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS says humour varies greatly , based on individual experiences, beliefs and sensitivities.
"Prostitutes Appeal to Pope"... Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS has been looking for examples of amusing headlines from international newspapers. He found quite a few.
To quote an anonymous Russian: “What’s the difference between Capitalism and Communism? Under Capitalism man exploits man; under Communism, it’s the other way round.” CLIVE WILLIAMS takes a serious look at Russian humour.
CLIVE WILLIAMS continues on from his last Whimsy column with another intriguing aspect of English pronunciation – the influence of regional dialects and accents.
Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS reveals some talking inconsistencies in English – including the natural morphing or switching of sounds, called “metathesis”.
"Fargo's cult status and success is in capturing the essence of the American Midwest, while telling darkly humorous tales," says Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
A lot of people are physically active, but it’s just as important to exercise your little grey cells, says Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
