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Jeff Dorris

Deliberations from Dorris

Jeff Dorris is the Editor of the Delta Dunklin Democrat

Editorial

Oxymorons

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Oh how I love oxymorons.

An oxymoron refers to a word, phrase, or use of language that seems to directly contradict itself.

Example: honest politician.

Just kidding. I’m sure they exist. Probably resides in a good value time share.

See how it works?

Here are a few of my favorites.

Civil war.

Definite possibility.

Jumbo Shrimp.

Working vacation. Ugh.

How about a few oxymoron quotes?

Mark Twain: “It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.

Samuel Goldwyn: “A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.”

Here are a few more favorites.

Friendly Fire.

Controlled Chaos. However, this exists. I live it almost everyday.

Small crowd.

Here’s one that might get me in trouble.

Marital bliss.

Just kidding, darling.

I might come home to deafening silence and a fine mess.

See you out there.

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