Sticky wicket Sticky wicket A sticky wicket (or sticky dog, or glue pot) is a metaphor used to describe a difficult circumstance. It originated as a term for difficult circumstances in the sport of cricket, caused by a damp and soft pitch. The phrase comes from the game of cricket. "Wicket" has several meanings in cricket: in this case it refers to the rectangular area, also known as the pitch, in the centre of the cricket field between the stumps. The wicket is usually covered in a much shorter grass than the rest of the field or entirely bare, making it susceptible
A Different Corner A Different Corner "A Different Corner" is a song written and performed by George Michael which was released on Epic Records (Columbia Records in the US) in 1986. At the time of its release in April 1986, Michael was still a member of pop duo Wham! (the song is included on Wham!'s album "Music from the Edge of Heaven" only released in Japan and North America, as well as their compilation album "The Final", released worldwide), though he and partner Andrew Ridgeley had announced that they would split in the summer after a farewell single, album and concert. Michael had