As subtle as a ________?

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I need a simile that will work in this context but  IS NOT : Subtle as a gun, sledgehammer, punch/slap to the face, or flying brick.  

Author Mary Jane is about as subtle as __________________ when it comes to foreshadowing. The amount she gives away is ridiculous, or the symbolism she tries to get across is painfully obvious.

thanks! :)

wahoo · Accepted Answer

subtle as an elephant in the kitchen

? · Answer

I'm a bit confused with your fill in the blank as to the word subtle actually means tender, soft, delicate, and so forth. While the word simile infers you are comparing the word subtle with another word that is subtle. so what should be there is something like "As subtle as the pedal of a flower" while you seem to be wanting "As subtle as the edge of a rock" But either way it should be easy to find something eventually.

Cali doll♥ · Answer

As subtle as a volcanic eruption.

Daffdaemon · Answer

Jehovah's Witness on your door stoop

K · Answer

the town cryer?
a gossip
tattle tale

I see where you are going with this and I'm having a hard time finding a perfect fit

Anonymous · Answer

" Author Mary Jane is about as subtle as an intern / apprentice when........"

Salice · Answer

gynecologist wearing a gas mask

? · Answer

Bomb
Explosion
Hurricane
Tornado
Earthquake
Loudspeaker
Lioness
Elephant

Finnegan · Answer

"being downwind from an outhouse."

Anonymous · Answer

entimens

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As subtle as a ________?

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