Heard a great simile on a classic Canadian TV comedy show (This Hour Has 22 Minutes) that reminded me just how splendid the English language can be when it comes to describing things....like when you are describing a really slimy politician or corporate embezzler (Conrad Black in this case)......

"....more slimy than an eel in a barrel of snot"

let the games begin....who's got good similes and metaphors?