🚬 Put That in Your Pipe and Smoke It! And Other Ponderous Ponderings 💭
Definition:
Put that in your pipe and smoke it: This phrase invites someone to consider and accept facts or situations that might not be to their liking. It implies a challenge to digest a piece of information or realize its implications.
Synonyms:
- Mull it over
- Chew on that
- Ponder it
- Digest that
Antonyms:
- Ignore it
- Overlook it
- Dismiss it
Related Terms and Proverbs:
- “Chew the fat” – To have a casual conversation or gossip.
- “Digest information” – Process and understand new information.
- “Food for thought” – Something that warrants serious consideration.
Humorous Quotes:
- “Smoking cigars is like falling in love. First, you are attracted to one another. Then you flirt. Then you get married and live happily ever after.” – Zino Davidoff
- “I think people should be free to engage in any sexual practices they choose; they should draw the line at goats though.” – Elton John (After being told ‘Put that in your pipe and smoke it!’)
Suggested Literature:
- The Lay of St. Odille by R. H. Barham (1840)
- Sherlock Holmes series by Arthur Conan Doyle – For excellent smoke-filled contemplation.
- The Hound of the Baskervilles – For fans of deep thinking detective work.
Recommended Songs:
- 🎵 “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” by The Platters
- 🎵 “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple
Classic Movies to Watch:
- 🎬 “Sherlock Holmes” (2009) – Starring Robert Downey Jr.
- 🎬 “Smoke” (1995) – Starring Harvey Keitel
📚 Let’s Quiz About It! 🎉
### Which phrase refers to asking someone to reconsider their opinion?
- [x] Put that in your pipe and smoke it
- [ ] Blow your own trumpet
- [ ] The last straw
- [ ] Kick the bucket
> **Explanation:** "Put that in your pipe and smoke it" means consider this information, possibly as a challenge to reconsider one's viewpoint.
### True or False: 'Put that in your pipe and smoke it' has origins related to literal smoking.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True. The term alludes to the frequent appearance of pipe smokers as thoughtful and/or contemplative, dating back to the early nineteenth century.
### Which of these is an antonym of 'put that in your pipe and smoke it'?
- [ ] Mull it over
- [ ] Chew on that
- [x] Ignore it
- [ ] Think it through
> **Explanation:** "Ignore it" is an antonym because it suggests not dwelling on or considering the information.
Thought-Provoking Farewell: As you navigate the sea of overused phrases and almost-pleasing platitudes, remember, sometimes the wisest words are hidden in the most worn-out cliches. And until we meet again, put that in your pipe and smoke it! 🌬️💭
