I could use a hand here.

[saffronhare]

I'm trying to come up with clever responses for when people here at work ask me how I'm doing. "Fine" is inaccurate and lacks a certain imaginative punch. So far, I've got:

...like a three-legged dog in a pissing contest
...like a one-legged cowboy at and ass-kicking contest

That taps me out. Somebody help the Yankee snob come up with more?

And, speaking of hands, chernobylred has me considering my own. Hers seem fine and lovely. Mine are teeny tiny thug hands, which I sort of like. :)

Comments

[fionnabhar.livejournal.com]

A good Texas phrase is "like a big dog." It communicates effectively without meaning anything. You have to say it right, though.

[triadruid.livejournal.com]

So the goal is to imply that you're busy, and leave you the hell alone so you can get to it?

"Busier than a cranberry farmer in November." (very Yankee, that)
"Busier than a bartender on payday."
"Busier than a mosquito at a nudist colony."
"Busier than a rooster in a henhouse."
"Busier than a Mormon at a wife-swapping party."

:-) oooo I got one!!!! :-)

[chainwoman.livejournal.com]

Busier than a one-eyed cat watching nine rat holes.

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

Is it properly said with a drawl or a twang?

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

Most excellently supportive. Thank you!

Re: :-) oooo I got one!!!! :-)

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

That's great! I'll add it to the list.

[fionnabhar.livejournal.com]

"Bee-ug daw-ug". but say it fast. More a drawl, I guess. I do offer tutoring.