OLD, adj. In that stage of usefulness which is not inconsistent with general inefficiency, as an "old man". Discredited by lapse of time and offensive to the popular taste, as an "old" book.
Example is better than following it.
Ability is commonly found to consist mainly in a high degree of solemnity.
Riot – A popular entertainment given to the military by innocent bystanders.
ORTHODOX, n. An ox wearing the popular religious joke.
There are two instruments worse than a clarinet - two clarinets.