LAT Wed. 1/25 Nancy Salomon

[magus]

Misinterpretations

 
Hotel annex?   IER
Pitcher of milk?   ELSIE [Borden spokescow]
Theme:  common phrases reinterpreted
Outdo other guests seeking a party drink?   BEATTOTHEPUNCH
Order one so-so ice cream drink?  GETAFAIRSHAKE
Activate a dispenser for a fruit drink?   TURNONTHEJUICE

  Whence a front yard growl   DOGHOUSE [Ever see one in the front yard?  I’m sure it’s been done somewhere sometime, but I’d eliminate “front.”]

I enjoyed the several other interesting clues and entries.
RATING:    Three grins = Loved it; Two grins = Enjoyed it; One grin = A bit bland for my taste; One teardrop = Not much fun