08-22-2011, 19:31
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Collective Nouns
Nouns use to describe groups of things, like animals. You probably know these??
Herd of Cows
Pride of Lions
Flock of Geese
Covey of Quail
Did you ever hear??
Cry of Hounds
Sleuth of Bears
Gist of Bees
Clan of Hyenas
Barren of Mules
Weyr of Dragons
Sneak of Weasels
Here is an extensive list with some of the lesser known Collective Nouns.
http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...www.google.com
Check out Baboons.. 
How you going to act???
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08-22-2011, 19:47
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I've always liked "murder of crows".
Pat
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08-22-2011, 19:51
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"Crash" of Rhinos always seemed appropriate...
They should include "Congress of Rats" as an update..
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08-23-2011, 05:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ret10Echo
They should include "Congress of Rats" as an update..
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Daily coffee-on-monitor award.
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08-23-2011, 06:26
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RIP Quiet Professional
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Shitload of Posers
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08-23-2011, 23:12
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Business of Ferrets
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08-24-2011, 08:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ret10Echo
"Crash" of Rhinos always seemed appropriate...
They should include "Congress of Rats" as an update..
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That is funny but sadly true.
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08-24-2011, 09:03
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And for our fantsasy crowd....
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08-24-2011, 14:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PedOncoDoc
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A lawn of gnomes?!?!
GROAN!
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08-24-2011, 14:13
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A bridgeload of Trolls or was that Hercload of Trolls? Whatever...
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Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR
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08-24-2011, 14:54
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A cesspool of politicians, attorneys, reporters, etc.
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08-24-2011, 14:57
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A slime of liberals.
An ew of fat chicks.
A ralph of beets.
A doh of oh's.
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08-24-2011, 14:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard
A cesspool of politicians, attorneys, reporters, etc.
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How 'bout a "wallow" of politicians, attorneys, reporters, etc.
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Make a decision, and then make it the right one through your actions.
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