"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?
Clive Williams
Clive Williams is a Canberra columnist.
"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.
CLIVE WILLIAMS felt there was a need for the Australian Public Service to be more accountable and responsive to the needs of the public; hence this week’s column – a user’s guide to APS terminology.
"Whimsey" columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS introduces Vince the sign guy, whose April Fool's Day joke has made the American a global sensation, one sign at a time.
When is a ponderance a ponderance and not an observation? That's the challenge of this week's "Whimsy" column with CLIVE WILLIAMS.
There's a word that describes the smell after rain, another for the rumble of a hungry stomach and one for when you don't want to get out of bed. "Whimsey" columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS bets you haven't heard of them…
