The Nib's Official "Writing on a Banana" Thread

[Nightshade18]

So it became apparent today that my colleague and desk neighbour at work had been missing out on one of life's most precious things.
As I unpacked my lunch, she raised an eyebrow and chucklingly asked why I'd drawn on my banana. "Because it's one of life's most sensual experiences" I answered. and besides, that's the only use for a ball point as far as I can see.

We spent a while drawing on fruit till the MD came past. Actually it was a cool day as later she tried my Faber Castell Basic and chirped in a surprised tone "ooh it's so smooth. I want one." I've promised to pick her up a pen next time I order something - really nice to spread the FP love.
Anyway, I thought if she's never drawn on a banana, perhaps some of you haven't either. Give it a bash, I promise you won't regret it (BP's only though folks)

nightshade

 

[Mike H]

No, vegetables are sensual. People are sensuous.

 

[Nightshade18]

Nope, I stand by sensual, there's a definite adult content to the BP on a banana.

Besides, it's a fruit, not a vegetable

 

[airmech]

No, vegetables are sensual. People are sensuous.

From "Animal House" I believe that Eric Stratton is trying to pick up Dean Wormer's wife and invite her to the "DELTA" toga party!!!

Tom

 

[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

From "Animal House" I believe that Eric Stratton is trying to pick up Dean Wormer's wife and invite her to the "DELTA" toga party!!!

Tom

He is probably too young

 

[The Nid Hog]

No, vegetables are sensual. People are sensuous.

+1

 

[luvmysuper]

The misuse of the word sensual makes me feel nauseous.

 

[Doc4]

From "Animal House" I believe that Eric Stratton is trying to pick up Dean Wormer's wife and invite her to the "DELTA" toga party!!!

Tom

Yeah, but according to Animal House, the Germans bombed Pearl Harbour.

 

[oc_in_fw]

Yeah, but according to Animal House, the Germans bombed Pearl Harbour.

Nothing is over til we say it's over.

 

[syngent]

That banana does look a bit lime Belushi if you had a napkin it could have had a toga

 

[oc_in_fw]

That banana does look a bit lime Belushi if you had a napkin it could have had a toga

I'm a zit. Get it?

 

[Nightshade18]

I have literally no idea what any of you are on about.....

 

[Nightshade18]

and further to that, I'm not convinced that I've misused sensual. as my 2nd post, the intention was to imply adult undertones. I thought sensuous didn't do that?

 

[oc_in_fw]

I have literally no idea what any of you are on about.....

We are making obscure Animal House references. If you havent seen it, you should.

 

[Legion]

"My advice to you is to start drinking heavily."

 

[OldGreyGuy]

"My advice to you is to start drinking heavily."

That in my opinion is what started this.

 

[Baloosh]

Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, Son.


(Animal House quote, not directed at any particular member)

 

[reboot]

Animal House - I think I was in that fraternity!!
(Actually, I was in Tau Kappa Epsilon.)

Anyway, from the "Common Errors in English Usage" website:
“Sensual” usually relates to physical desires and experiences, and often means “sexy.” But “sensuous” is more often used for esthetic pleasures, like “sensuous music.” The two words do overlap a good deal. The leather seats in your new car may be sensuous; but if they turn you on, they might be sensual. “Sensual” often has a slightly racy or even judgmental tone lacking in “sensuous."

 

[ouch]

The misuse of the word sensual makes me feel nauseous.

You said nauseous when you meant nauseated.
-Dr. Sheldon Cooper

 

[luvmysuper]

You said nauseous when you meant nauseated.
-Dr. Sheldon Cooper

Man am I glad someone got that, I was starting to worry.