Comments on: Spitting Image

By: Andy Hess

Andy Hess — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:27:33 +0000

It is likely that “spitting image” derived from the ancient mythology in which the various Gods and Goddesses produced offspring from their mouths or spit them out. Thanks.

By: Peter

Peter — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 02:03:40 +0000

There used to be a hilarious British TV series called Spitting Image: puppet versions of various politicians and TV personalities.

By: naomi hamm

naomi hamm — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:55:15 +0000

I would prefer it this way: “Son of Elvis Presley, has been discovered at the ripe age of 27 living in Miami (Dade County) Florida and its stated he could pass as his dad’s twin.

Dwayne Hilton, named after his mamma was found to be the real true and only son of singer Elvis whom died during the 70s, after tremedous success as a rock and roller.

How can he tell that he is the real son of Elvis Presley. His DNA swipe was a perfect match to the mid and late 1950s aging crooner, who was always called the King.

The Kings son reigns supreme. Of course this is not fact, but I have worked it this way because I prefer it the most.

Spittin Image has been overused and overworked. I’d rather make this my own. then a whole lot of others writers chosen words.
thanks all and have a great weekend.

By: Maeve

Maeve — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:34:15 +0000

@Rod,
The expression derives from a family relationship and is usually used in that context, but the expression can also be used to mean “the very image of.” It can even be used of inanimate objects, as in the OED example:

I’ll chance you having another ring..the dead spit of mine.

By: Rod

Rod — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:38:46 +0000

I have a question
Is spitting image used like take after I mean should they be blood kin or it can be used like doppelganger?