midasthailand Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) Todd Daniels, in his response to the thread started by Peace Blondie requesting more intelligent postings, inspired me to start this thread when he used the "not the sharpest knife in the drawer" example. Do you know any to describe somebody that is not quite the full package? I'll kick it off with a few: A sandwich short of a picnic. There's a village somewhere missing it's idiot Not the sharpest tool in the shed. A few cards short of a full deck. There's a few sheep missing in the top paddock. The elevator doesn't go to the top floor I would also really appreciate it if those of you that speak Thai could come up with some Thai equivalent sayings along the same lines, or does that require me to start a thread in the Thai language forum? Hopefully this thread will get a better reception than a poll about your partner picking their nose. Edited July 23, 2008 by midasthailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonrakers Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) The lights are on but nobodys home. The wheel is turning but the hamster is dead. Edited July 23, 2008 by globalj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcom Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 A few bricks short of a load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveromagnino Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 A sandwich short of a picnic.There's a village somewhere missing it's idiot Not the sharpest tool in the shed. A few cards short of a full deck. There's a few sheep missing in the top paddock. The elevator doesn't go to the top floor I would also really appreciate it if those of you that speak Thai could come up with some Thai equivalent sayings along the same lines, or does that require me to start a thread in the Thai language forum? Hopefully this thread will get a better reception than a poll about your partner picking their nose. mai dtem baht kon sahm salueng or course in english we also have the one can short of a 6 pack all cans present but missing the little plastic thing to hold them together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcom Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Not the sharpest tack in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcom Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 The lights are on but nobody's home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasthailand Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 A sandwich short of a picnic.There's a village somewhere missing it's idiot Not the sharpest tool in the shed. A few cards short of a full deck. There's a few sheep missing in the top paddock. The elevator doesn't go to the top floor I would also really appreciate it if those of you that speak Thai could come up with some Thai equivalent sayings along the same lines, or does that require me to start a thread in the Thai language forum? Hopefully this thread will get a better reception than a poll about your partner picking their nose. mai dtem baht ...Not the full quid (or Baht in this case) kon sahm salueng....Not sure what salueng is? a person with three? If you are clever enough to include Thai, please translate for those unable to. Thanks or course in english we also have the one can short of a 6 pack all cans present but missing the little plastic thing to hold them together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 He's only got one oar in the water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveromagnino Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 He's only got one oar in the water mai dtem baht yeah is the same as a few cents short of a dollar, a few pence short of a quid Salueng is the expression for a quarter, so 3 salueng is like 0.75 baht, i.e. the same meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFKAFSinLOS Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) Buys her knickers at C&A for the free instructions... Edited July 23, 2008 by AFKAFSinLOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capantha Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I wish I had a dick as thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slip Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 คนหลังเขา- Kon Lang Khao. Behind the mountain person. Not so much a village idiot as a village full of idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Roo loose in the top paddock Not quite the full bottle As thick as a brick. As slow as a wet weekend. lost his marbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 You know, I haven't got my head screwed on right, infact if I had a brain I would be dangerous. This thread doesn't belong in General but rather Farang Pub. So, instead of being as useless as tits on a bull I will move it across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveromagnino Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 คนหลังเขา- Kon Lang Khao. Behind the mountain person. Not so much a village idiot as a village full of idiots. actually not so much idiot as behind the times - hicks from the sticks - redneck - that sort of thing. At least how I use it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 If he had brains, he might be dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eman Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Todd Daniels, in his response to the thread started by Peace Blondie requesting more intelligent postings, inspired me to start this thread when he used the "not the sharpest knife in the drawer" example.Do you know any to describe somebody that is not quite the full package? I'll kick it off with a few: A sandwich short of a picnic. There's a village somewhere missing it's idiot Not the sharpest tool in the shed. A few cards short of a full deck. There's a few sheep missing in the top paddock. The elevator doesn't go to the top floor I would also really appreciate it if those of you that speak Thai could come up with some Thai equivalent sayings along the same lines, or does that require me to start a thread in the Thai language forum? Hopefully this thread will get a better reception than a poll about your partner picking their nose. A few fries short of a Happy Meal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zpete Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Page short of a book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEENTHEREDONETHAT Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 If his brains were made of dynamite he wouldn't have enough to blow his nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade100 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I’ve always loved the phrase: “as think as two short planks” and sometimes wondered why the planks have to be short and why, specifically, two of them. But it always makes me smile whenever I hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insight Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 One fry short of a happy meal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 When God was handing out brains, that guy was hiding behind the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grtaylor Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) mai dtem baht ...Not the full quid (or Baht in this case) kon sahm salueng....Not sure what salueng is? a person with three? If you are clever enough to include Thai, please translate for those unable to. Thanks or course in english we also have the one can short of a 6 pack all cans present but missing the little plastic thing to hold them together If my memory is right, in old Thai money a saleung was a quarter of a Tical (Baht) - therefore 25 satang in "modern" Thai money. So it would mean "only 3/4 of a Baht". G Edited July 23, 2008 by grtaylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpuiman Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 dumb as a post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpuiman Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 rides the short bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie1971 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 a couple strokes short of an ejaculation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eefoo Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 About as sharp as a marble. A few clowns short of a circus. Not the brightest bulb on the Christmas Tree. An experiment in Artificial Stupidity. He only has one oar in the water. Dumber than a box of hair. A few peas short of a casserole. Doesn't have all her cornflakes in one box. One Fruit Loop shy of a full bowl. One taco short of a combination plate. A few feathers short of a whole duck. All foam, no beer. The cheese slid off her cracker. Body by Fisher, brains by Mattel. Couldn't pour water out of a boot with instructions on the heel. He fell out of the Stupid tree and hit every branch on the way down. An intellect rivaled only by garden tools. As smart as bait. Chimney's clogged. Doesn't have all his dogs on one leash. Her sewing machine's out of thread. His antenna doesn't pick up all the channels. His belt doesn't go through all the loops. If she had another brain, it would be lonely. Missing a few buttons on his remote control. No grain in the silo. Proof that evolution CAN go in reverse. Receiver is off the hook. Several nuts short of a full pouch. Skylight leaks a little. Slinky's kinked. Surfing in Nebraska. Too much yardage between the goal posts. 24 cents short of a quarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yknot Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 dumb as a post. Hey pumpuiman, if you think a post is dumb, just ignore it! No reason to reply that it was a dumb post. There is always the chance that you missinterpeted the post and that YOU are dumb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Daniels Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 คนหลังเขา- Kon Lang Khao. Behind the mountain person. Not so much a village idiot as a village full of idiots. actually not so much idiot as behind the times - hicks from the sticks - redneck - that sort of thing. At least how I use it.... It is always either คนลังเขา quote or more likely คนบ้านนอก (Kon Baan Nok) that I hear when Bangkokian thais refer to their 'country cousins'. It is more used as a term to describe what we in America would call 'hillbillies'. I have NEVER heard it used to mean a "village full of idiots". Although the disparaging, demeaning tone it is used in is hard to miss within this oh-so status conscious, ever face saving, hierarchal society of diminutive yet ever smiling people. Moving back ON TOPIC; His ducks are all in a row, but they don't quack in time. Half a bubble off.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slip Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) คนหลังเขา- Kon Lang Khao. Behind the mountain person. Not so much a village idiot as a village full of idiots. actually not so much idiot as behind the times - hicks from the sticks - redneck - that sort of thing. At least how I use it.... It is always either คนลังเขา quote or more likely คนบ้านนอก (Kon Baan Nok) that I hear when Bangkokian thais refer to their 'country cousins'. It is more used as a term to describe what we in America would call 'hillbillies'. I have NEVER heard it used to mean a "village full of idiots". Although the disparaging, demeaning tone it is used in is hard to miss within this oh-so status conscious, ever face saving, hierarchal society of diminutive yet ever smiling people. I was kind of thinking this as I was typing. It's not so much stupid as unsophisticated. I think you both, Tod-D and SteveG, are quite correct (but then I think there is still an implication that these folk are stupid, if not really in the way the OP meant). The village full of idiots idea was me bastardising really- sorry. I couldn't think of any actual real ones, even in English and I wanted to play too. I don't know any other Thai expressions except something that goes 'Gin, Kii, P.. something or other' and I can't even type that in Thai. Having said that I had a Kanchanuburi friend whose family were actually rice farmers who used this (behind the mountain) expression far more than I've heard it from HI-SO Bangkokians. I guess the agriculturalists are just as status conscious as the rest of *us. Anyway, again my apologies, I'll let you all get back on topic. Wait, got one- 'thick as pig-sh*t' I'll get my coat... Edited July 23, 2008 by Slip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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