Theres an elephant in the room

[JackDanielsU]

totally pointless observation so i apologise in advance

But ive heard that phrase at least 3 times on the telly this weekend

1. Outnumbered
2. Ashes to Ashes
3. Doctor Who

That elephant sure does get about

[woofgang]

oddly it was used quite a bit during the general election coverage but the shows must have been recorded way before that

[Panic Button]

Please don't mention it here.

We don't talk about it.

[Stephen_G]

Ah! Now I see...

http://en.wikipedia.o.../Elephant_in_the_room

[cc1]

I don't think this twee phrase was in use during the early-mid 80's, I was surprised to hear it in Ashes to Ashes.

[boxtops]

That Nellie gets everywhere..... http://www.plyrics.co...ellietheelephant.html

[lankeela]

Also said just now on Britains Got Talent auditions, and of course, every episode of QI, where they get points for finding the elephant in the room.

[sandyRoe]

Is it an Indian or an African elephant? You can tell on from t'other by the size of their ears, I believe.