King Midas in reverse

Posted by ESC on May 29, 2009 at 12:29

In Reply to: King Midas in reverse posted by Bob on May 26, 2009 at 21:31:

: : : : : : There is a phrase that has passed into common English usage: "King Midas in Reverse". It seems that this was coined by the band The Hollies in their 1967 song of the same name. However, I'm sure it must have existed before that? I've searched and searched and can't find out. Can you help?

: : : : : Everything you touch turns to sh*t?

: : : : ESC, you're right. How did you know?
: : : : SS

: : : I've seen me do it. (Ron White catchphrase)

: : Cress Delahantyý -
: : by Jessamyn West - Family & Relationships - 1953 -

: : ... raindrops and the raindrops themselves shattered into the shapelessness of
: : moisture she thought, I'm King Midas in reverse. I change jewels to water. ...

: The Minus Touch.

Genius.

• King Midas in reverse Smokey Stover 30/May/09