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 ..

Lorraine Kelly on Mr Liza Minnelli, David Gest: The facially-challenged self-styled impresario

Marmalade - the sugar-rich preserve

Scottish Accent - the Scottish style of speaking