I’m doing the final edits on my book, “Irreverend”, and I’m stuck on a phrase, so I thought I’d ask for some help.
Here’s the setup: I’m talking about someone who is a great speaker. I want to describe him with a comparison, and I’d like it to be humorous.
“He’s the type of guy that could inspire a ___________ to __________.”
How would you fill in the blanks?
(If I use your suggestion, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you helped a brother finish a book. Unfortunately, that’s about all I can offer 
He’s the type of guy that could inspire an Amway rep to get a real job.
Comment by Roger Redford — March 1, 2011 @ 6:33 pm
Hes the type of guy that could inspire a hare to hug a hungry hound.
Comment by Carol B — March 1, 2011 @ 6:35 pm
He’s the kind of guy who could inspire a woman wearing white gloves to hold a ketchup popcicle.
Comment by Heather — March 1, 2011 @ 6:40 pm
He’s the type of guy that could inspire a cat to swim.
Comment by Jeff Jones — March 1, 2011 @ 6:43 pm
He’s the type of guy that could inspire us all to be better for God’s kingdom.
Comment by Toni — March 1, 2011 @ 6:45 pm
An ostrich to fly.
Comment by Melinda — March 1, 2011 @ 6:47 pm
He’s the type of guy who could inspire a fiercely aggressive and brutal pitt bull (NFL player, Vick’s) to passively and sweetly MEOW.
He’s the type of guy who could inspire Oscar winner to stop elaborating BEFORE their “music” begins.
Comment by Laine Woodard — March 1, 2011 @ 6:48 pm
He’s the type of guy that could inspire a preacher to cuss.
Comment by Josh — March 1, 2011 @ 6:52 pm
He’s the type of guy who could inspire a fiercely, aggressive and brutal (NFL Player, Vick’s) pitt bull to passively and sweetly MEOW.
Comment by Laine Woodard — March 1, 2011 @ 6:52 pm
He could inspire a cubs team to win.
I know. That was low. Just kidding with you.
Comment by will — March 1, 2011 @ 6:53 pm
Careful Will
Comment by Gregsur — March 1, 2011 @ 6:56 pm
a puppy to pull a freight train!
Comment by Angie — March 1, 2011 @ 6:58 pm
He’s the type of guy that could inspire a Muslim to eat a pork chop.
Comment by Roger Redford — March 1, 2011 @ 7:00 pm
a bald man to grow hair
Comment by Melinda — March 1, 2011 @ 7:01 pm
He’s the type of guy that could inspire a woman to go out with Roger Redford
Comment by Roger Redford — March 1, 2011 @ 7:02 pm
He’s the kind of guy who could inspire an eskimo (or other politically correct term) to buy a chest freezer.
Comment by Lindsay — March 1, 2011 @ 7:02 pm
He’s the type of guy that could inspire Charlie Sheen to come back to 2 1/2 Men
Comment by Roger Redford — March 1, 2011 @ 7:04 pm
He’s the type of guy that could inspire Nancy Pelosi to vote Republican.
Comment by Roger Redford — March 1, 2011 @ 7:06 pm
…that could inspire Col. Sanders to become a vegan
Comment by Steve Kloter — March 1, 2011 @ 7:10 pm
He’s the type of gy that could inspire Col. Sanders to become a vegan
Comment by Steve Kloter — March 1, 2011 @ 7:10 pm
Inspire Glen Beck to vote Democrat
Comment by Sam — March 1, 2011 @ 7:14 pm
He’s the type of guy that could inspire a vegetarian BBQ a steak.
Comment by Jason — March 1, 2011 @ 7:17 pm
A vegitarian to eat meat
Comment by Nicky — March 1, 2011 @ 7:27 pm
Inspire a Politician to tell the truth
Comment by John B — March 1, 2011 @ 7:27 pm
Flower to bloom
Comment by Nicky — March 1, 2011 @ 7:29 pm
a shark to stop swimming
Comment by John B — March 1, 2011 @ 7:42 pm
inspire a tweener to give up her Justin Bieber obsession.
Comment by Kristy — March 1, 2011 @ 7:45 pm
a tree to switch its leaves.
Comment by Arnold Wagner — March 1, 2011 @ 7:54 pm
He could inspire a Southern Baptist to jitterbug to a casino
Comment by Jane Freeman — March 1, 2011 @ 7:55 pm
He is the type of guy who could inspire every person involved in the porn industry to become saved…
Comment by Mark — March 1, 2011 @ 8:08 pm
a rhino to diet
Comment by erika — March 1, 2011 @ 8:11 pm
1. A 15-year-old to wake up at 5:00 in the morning.
2. Lindsay Lohan to complete rehab.
3. Bill O’Reilly to let someone finish a sentence.
Comment by Cynthia Faulkner — March 1, 2011 @ 8:12 pm
He could inspire Satan to go to confession.
Comment by Heather Liafsha — March 1, 2011 @ 8:16 pm
He could inspire Tony Robbins to ask Stephen Covey for help on self-help and motivation. (??)
Comment by Heather Liafsha — March 1, 2011 @ 8:22 pm
“He’s the type of guy that could inspire a cat to care.”
“He’s the type of guy that could inspire a liberal to drink tea.”
“He’s the type of guy that could inspire a politician to tell the truth.”
“He’s the type of guy that could inspire the Cubs to win a world series.”
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Comment by Priscilla Hammond — March 1, 2011 @ 9:14 pm
He’s the type of guy who could serve pork chops at a barmitzva and the crowd would ask for more.
Comment by vivian — March 1, 2011 @ 9:28 pm
Thx gang. We may have a winner. I’ll let you know tomorrow.
Comment by Gregsur — March 1, 2011 @ 9:29 pm
He’s the kind of guy to inspire a certain unnamed pastor to adopt several stray cats.
Comment by Germaine Jenkins — March 1, 2011 @ 9:42 pm
a donkey to speak
Comment by Bobbi — March 2, 2011 @ 8:49 am
I loved them all but a couple may need to change directions!lol
preacher to cuss- cusser to preach
and I am sure I will get flack for this one..Glen Beck to vote Democrat
Go Greg- it will be good whatever you choose. Praying for inspiration as you continue your book. I am waiting with my glasses and reading light at the ready.
One last one– could inspire ex’s to be friends
Comment by Bobbi — March 2, 2011 @ 8:57 am
A politician to tell the truth…the Pope to become a baptist….Charlie Sheen to shut his mouth
Comment by Rosi Wildey — March 2, 2011 @ 9:03 am
A judge to pray to Jesus
Comment by Bonnie Walker — March 2, 2011 @ 9:16 am
“He’s the type of guy that could inspire a carnivore to try BBQ tofu.”
Comment by Jason — March 2, 2011 @ 10:17 am
Ladies on TBN to go without make up and hair spray.
Comment by Cindy Ferrell — March 2, 2011 @ 11:33 am
Bill Gates to become a jock
Comment by Amy Etheridge — March 4, 2011 @ 8:02 am
He’s the kind of guy that could inspire a rock to bear fruit
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