Slang: Party pooper
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Do you like to go to parties? Are there usually any party poopers? A party pooper is someone who is not having fun and does not create more fun. Another expression that we talk about is a wet blanket. That doesn’t sound like very much fun does it? How about a stick in the mud? We hope your party doesn’t have one of those!
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| Maura: | Can you think of any examples where you encountered a party pooper? |
| Harp: | Yes, for sure I can think of an example. A couple of weeks ago, my friend threw a big party at their house. It was fun, everyone was laughing and then another friend came to the party. But this friend was so sick, he just sat in the corner miserable all night. He was such a party pooper. |
| Maura: | Yeah, I think if you are sick, you are kind of a party pooper, because you are tired, you’re not feeling good. |
| Harp: | Yeah, you’re not joining in the fun. |
| Maura: | Yeah, sometimes you might be at a party with a lot of people having a lot of fun and then one person keeps talking about work and complaining about work. That person is kind of a party pooper, too. |
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Of all the podcasts with 'real world' English examples, I like yours the best. Maybe its the fun you put into the lessons. The students can here that in your voices. And they also feel your dedication to what you are doing - it's just not a job you do, but a gift you give to everyone who listens. And while the students like the Lipservice PDFs for all the information it contains, as a teacher I am impressed by the professional effort put into making them. I give the Culips podcast and the Culips crew my highest recommendation, both as a teacher, and a listener. 
04/16/2010 - 5:41 pm
Hi Harp,
That is exactly what i am looking for.
Thanks a lot.
Regards,
Amr.