Funny newspaper phrases

Journalists love nothing more than a good "knobbly monster" - a desperate attempt not to use the same word again . . . when there is only one.

Named after Paul Hudson, who was writing about alligators when, having used up "reptiles", he resorted to "the knobbly monsters".

Here are some classic funny newspaper knobbly monsters ..

Pies: The humble pastry parcel

Wombles: The furry litter-pickers

The Office Xmas Special: The double-barrelled festive parting shot for the Slough cleaning product salesman