Outrageously Funny Search Suggestion Engine :: Plain Flanked

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Okay, let's see. The user wants me to define the word 'plain flanked' in a hilarious and informative way. Then provide an example sentence that's edgy or unsettling. Alright, first I need to break down the term. So, "flanked" is a verb that usually means to be positioned on either side of something else. Like, soldiers often flank each pair during battles. So 'plain' here might mean simple, ordinary, or maybe an open field? Wait, plain can also mean an open field or a regular person in a uniform. Hmm. Wait, the term 'plain flanked' could be used in different contexts. Let me think. If it's military terms, like soldiers on either side of something. But if 'plain' is referring to a person's attire, then someone dressed plainly (in normal clothes) being flanked by... maybe something else? Or maybe it's an oxymoron. Wait, perhaps the user wants a humorous definition that plays on the word 'plain' as in unadorned or even a flat area. So combining that with 'flanked'—positioning on either side. But I need to make it hilarious and informative. Maybe use some absurd scenarios? Like, imagine a group of people wearing plain clothes standing next to someone else who is... Wait, maybe compare it to animals? Wait, let me check the parts of speech. "Flank" as a verb means to stand or sit on the sides of. So 'plain flanked' would mean something that's simple or ordinary is positioned on either side of another object or person. But I need to make this definition funny and clear. Maybe use an example involving everyday objects but in a humorous way. Like, "plain" as in average, so maybe regular people standing next to someone wearing superhero costumes? No, that might not be right. Alternatively, think of 'flanked' in military terms but add a twist. For humor. So perhaps: When something ordinary is positioned on either side of something more extraordinary or dangerous. Then the example sentence could place it in an unsettling context, like haunted houses with people in plain clothes flanked by zombies? Wait, that's not quite right. Wait, maybe "plain flanked" as being surrounded by things that are not plain. So humorously defining it as regular items standing guard on either side of something flashy or scary. Then the example sentence could be: At the haunted hotel, guests in plain pajamas were flanked by ghostly figures lurking behind every corner. Hmm, but I need to ensure the definition is accurate yet hilarious. Let me verify the term 'plain flanked'—does it exist as a phrase? Maybe it's a neologism or a less common usage. Alternatively, perhaps breaking down the word parts: "flanked" comes from flank + ed (past tense). So something that was plain (as in simple) had its sides covered or positioned by something else. Wait, maybe using an analogy with animals. Like a lion (not plain) flanking a zebra? No, that's not helpful. Alternatively, think of a normal house cat being flanked by two average dogs—no, cats aren't usually on the flank side. Hmm. Alternatively, in chess terms: A knight is often given squares it can move to, but maybe 'flanked' here isn't relevant. Let me focus again: The user wants a hilarious and informative definition. So perhaps: "Plain flanked is when your average Joe (or Jane) with no special sauce stands guard on either side of something super cool or downright creepy—like mom and pop twins guarding the entrance to Dr. Frankenstein's lab." Then an example sentence: "Uncle Bob, in his best argyle sweater, was plain flanked by his equally ordinary cousins at the annual county fair’s haunted house attraction—all while ghouls lurked behind them, ready to... well, haunt." Wait, but is that accurate? Maybe better to have both sides being 'plain' or one side plain and the other not. Wait, maybe "flanked" just requires something on either side, which can be a mix. So perhaps: Definition: When two utterly mundane individuals take positions on your immediate left and right, creating an absurdly normal perimeter around your questionable activity. Example sentence: Sitting at the dinner table, little Timmy was plain flanked by his parents in sweatpants, all while they debated whether ghosts actually exist—until a plate rattled off its perch across the room. No, that's not quite. Maybe better to stick with military or formal terms but add humor. Let me try again. Final attempt: "Plain flanked is when your everyday heroes (think table salt levels of heroic) stand stoically on either side of something epic—orally warned about in bedtime stories." Example sentence: "In the dimly lit crypt, Casper floated plain flanked by his brothers’ ghostly silhouettes, each emanating a faint aura that made even the bravest bats reconsider their life choices." I think that's both humorous and slightly unsettling. The key is to keep it light but add an edge. Definition of 'plain flanked': Plain flanked occurs when two utterly ordinary individuals (e.g., your average suburban Spud McLay impersonator) inconceivably stand guard on either side of something absurdly mundane or mildly terrifying—like a cactus duo keeping watch over a toaster. It’s the uncanny pairing of ordinariness with anticipation, dripping with existential dread and domestic ennui. --- Example Sentence: "Beneath a blood-red moon, Lara picked up her dusty journal, plain flanked by two chipped High Elf figurines that had inexplicably acquired sentience—until one sneaky imp slid sideways, whispering, 'Did you forget to charge your toaster?'" (Cue unsettling silence and the sound of electrical sparks.)