So, we all know that it's a 'Pod' of dolphins, a 'Litter' of kittens, a 'Pride' of lions, a 'Flock' of sheep. But did you know about a 'Crash' of rhinos or a 'Mischief' of mice? No, me neither until I watched a children's DVD the other day, which got me thinking.
So, in the spirit of 'Back To School' time, and continuing our education, I thought I would share a few more 'Collective Nouns' with you all. You may not be familiar with all of these. I like to call them 'Domestic Collectives'.
A 'Bombardment' of laundry
An 'Annoyance' of toast crumbs
A 'Frustration' of toys
A 'Confusion' of socks
A 'Ridiculousness' of plastic cups and beakers
An 'Embarrassment' of cobwebs
A 'Repulsion' of loo brushes
A 'Disappointment' of uneaten meals
A 'Clutter' of plastic magazine toys
A 'Chaos' of breakfast cereals
A 'Depression' of ironing
A 'Crumple' of bed sheets
A 'Dither' of things for the charity shop
An 'Avoidance' of dust
An 'Awkwardness' of duvet covers
Did I miss any?
The best list I have read this year, i'm jealous (but only of the list) lol!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. How about a shirk of chores, a regret of chocolate cake and fleeting of tidiness?
ReplyDeleteI think this is very clever, well done you I love it. A moroseness of mindlessness, a limpness of school lunches
ReplyDeleteHa ha - fantastic list!!
ReplyDeleteGreat list. I'd a like to add a 'humdrum' of whiny voices.
ReplyDelete~Jessica
You forgot a 'guilt' of bottles... especially when standing at the recycling bin!
ReplyDeleteLOL very funny and very clever!
ReplyDeleteNot sure if you've missed any, but that is a HECK OF A LOT of kittens in that basket. I hope for your sake you're not trying to find homes for them!
ReplyDeleteUm, have you been thinking of this list for a while, by any chance? (I have nothing to add. Except perhaps maybe 'a sod of Russian security guards...')
ReplyDeleteA cluster of packed lunches.
ReplyDeleteWell, that's what it feels like herding them to school carrying the whole lot.
Speaking of which, what about a pélaton of small people (since we all cycle)?
LCM x
Nice one. With your additions from your commenters, I think you've got a pretty well rounded list. Hilarious!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant list! Very funny and all so true.
ReplyDeleteIt's diarrhoea time in this household. I guess you don't want me to be adding to the list.
ReplyDeleteI love a disappointment of uneaten meals! -HMx
ReplyDeleteOh yes, definitely a frustration of toys!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
:)
Definitely an awkwardness of duvet covers - and there has to be something for lego... ?
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