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DO YOU HAVE THE KEYS TO THE UMBRAGE? – Marilyn Armstrong

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FOWC with Fandango — Umbrage

When I was a teenager (I actually was one, a long time ago!), I thought the word “umbrage” was hilarious. People took the Chevy or the Pontiac … but I wanted to drive the Umbrage. I figured it would be the perfect car to drive in a thoroughly annoying world.

“Would you like a taxi, madam?”

“No thank you, Jeeves. I’ll just take Umbrage!”

Is this a classic Umbrage or what?

A classic hot rod Umbrage

Off I would drive in my Umbrage. No matter how fretful, disgruntled, and generally pissed off at the world I was, my Umbrage would always understand.

An Umbrage that looks like an Umbrage should

Nonetheless, despite my entreaties, no one has had built a driveable Umbrage. These days, I think a self-driving Umbrage would be even more satisfactory.

There’s always the Oscar Meyer dog-day Umbrage special

Given the state of the world at the moment, I believe now is that perfect the time for a mobile Umbrage. Everyone is so stressed and mentally messed up, the moment may finally have arrived.

For the executive taking Umbrage

“Madam, we are offering the Umbrage in dark blue, silver, beige, black, and of course the ever-aggravating orange.”

“Thanks. I’ll take orange.”

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26 replies

  1. evilsquirrel13
    01/17/2019 • 04:05

    While you see the word “umber” in Umbrage, I see the word “umbra” and think shadow… thus my Umbrage would have to be black. Oh, and invisible. Weren’t we supposed to have invisible flying cars by now?

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  2. Fandango
    01/16/2019 • 16:04

    I’m looking for an umbrage dealer near me. I want one!

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  3. Michele Jones
    01/16/2019 • 15:53

    Nice twist on the FOWC. I enjoyed it.

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  4. Rich Paschall
    01/16/2019 • 15:31

    I have not seen the Oscar Mayer weinermobile in many years. I recall actually seeing it a few times when I was younger.

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  5. Donnalee
    01/16/2019 • 14:41

    Isn’t that Oscar Mayer one the current White House occupant’s vehicle?

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  6. angloswiss
    01/16/2019 • 13:16

    I have a feeling that the Swiss authorities would not give permission for somethingl like that to be on the road. The colour might distract other drivers.

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  7. swo8
    01/16/2019 • 12:14

    I think I saw the Oscar Myer vehicle in Toronto at one time, many years ago. Neato, I want one of those too.
    Leslie

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  8. curioussteph
    01/16/2019 • 12:10

    And now you have a name for your new Jeep, which if I recall, is indeed orange. Orange and Umbrage, they go together.

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