[magus]

Possible Title:  Compromised Types

Theme: first word of a phrase can be modified by LAME

Good Ones:
“What a dumb idea!” {and theme}   THATSSOLAME
Put away some groceries?   ATE
What you used to be?   THOU

By the Way:
Mother Nature’s burn balm   ALOE [I think he also studied the Torah.] 
‘What’s My Line’ panelist Francis   ARLENE [given today’s “reality shows” this TV classic might have some wheels --- with the right celebs and “cool” jobs]

RATING:    Three grins = Loved it; Two grins = Enjoyed it; One grin = A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Not much fun