This week I'm going to put a game from my YouTube gig here in print. I don't think I've ever put this particular kind of game in this space though so it should be new and exciting—if it's not, fake it.
This game is probably easier than most that have appeared here in Rants and Raves, so gather the family and have some fun. (If not, follow the “faking it” advice in the previous sentence.)
The name of this game is called “SBD,” which means “Same But Different.” These are words that are spelled and sound the same but have a variety of meanings.
There are so many terms for this type of thing from homonyms to homophones to honeymooners, etc. I just decided to make it easier on humanity by lumping it all under the label of SBD.
As is the case when I do this type of thing, the answers will be at the end of this piece. I will also spell out the numbers so that it transfers well via email to the chief.
One: I might be worse than a bite or I can be the tough exterior covering of a woody root or stem.
Two: The act of putting something aside to discuss at a future date and also a stable surface associated with the family meal, for one example.
Three: I am a description of something or someone pleasing to the eye and on the other hand am associated with equality or justice not to mention I'm an agricultural event.
Four: I am on a crying spree and simply cannot be stopped but am also a sharp jutted object. Plus, I think I have something to do with a military trial as well in terms of justice for my members.
Five: Lounging and reclining come to mind as does imparting a falsehood.
Six: I'm a person from Warsaw, for one example and am also located in the extreme north and south. Flags also come to mind.
Seven: I am coiled metal with multiple uses and am also a description of someone leaping quickly into action. I'm also something that people suffering from cabin fever cannot wait to see. Eight: I can closely monitor the actions of someone with whom I'm obsessed and am also associated with celery.
Nine: I can beat the heck out of you or I can be utilized as a unit of measure. In the UK I'm associated with the cost of certain items.
Ten: I can show gentleness, concern and sympathy and also can be easily chewed. I am an unconditional offer of money or service in satisfaction of a debt or obligation made to save a penalty or forfeiture for nonpayment or nonperformance as well.
Eleven: I can feel or cause to feel in need of rest or sleep some may lose interest or become bored but I am also a rubber cushion of sorts that fits around something else and enables ppl to go to and fro with some ease.
Twelve: I am in good health and/or spirits and am also something in which ink used to be placed in the olden days. I'm also associated with water and oil.
Thirteen: I am a must when a person attempts to retrieve dinner from a lake or other body of water and can also deliberately annoy, taunt or torment someone.
Fourteen: I can be Prohibited from doing something or going somewhere and can also be enclosed by poles arranged in a certain manner.
Fifteen: I'm a member of the lowest order of British nobility, minor royalty and can also be described as a powerful person in business or industry such as a press variety or a liquor kind or even a robber for 3 examples.
Sixteen: I'm the act of wedging into an issue that is none of my business, a brass instrument and am a part of a western style saddle that is used for roping purposes.
Seventeen: I can throw lavish praise your way and hang all over you as well and am associated with Bambi.
Eighteen: I'm a step up from being warm and am also a way to describe a person who is “snackish” to the max.
Nineteen: Many believe that after death Jesus did this; I can also be something wonderful to behold in the outdoors but look out for my stem it can be painful.
Twenty: I can cease to exist or pass away but can aid you in playing certain board games.
I think that does it for the week. Thank you for partaking in this tremendous game and I hope to see you during one of the live gigs on YouTube. Just type in “Lisa Houserman” in the YouTube search and I should pop up. I've added to the name of the channel so it now reads, “Lisa Houserman Lounging with Lisa.”
THE END (Interstate Crosscheck, AIPAC Lobby, “War is a Racket,” by General Smedley Butler, “The General's Son,” by Miko Peled)
Answers: One, Bark.
Two, Table.
Three, Fair.
Four, JAG, more info: The Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG Corps) is the branch or specialty of a military concerned with military justice and military law. Officers serving in a JAG Corps are typically called judge advocates.
Five, Lie.
Six, Pole.
Seven, Spring.
Eight, Stalk.
Nine, Pound.
Ten, Tender.
Eleven, Tire.
Twelve, Well.
Thirteen, Bait.
Fourteen, Barred.
Fifteen, Baron.
Sixteen, Horn, more info: The horn was originally added to the western saddle as a tool for roping cattle. When a rider ropes a steer, he can "snub" his end of the lariat around the horn to absorb the force generated when the steer hits the end of the rope. ... Horn styles vary by type of saddle.
Seventeen, Fawn.
Eighteen, Hot, more info: the word “snackish” is one invented by your charming columnist. It basically means that she finds a person to be attractive.
Nineteen, Rose.
Twenty, Die.