Better than a sharp stick in the eye, as the saying goes.

But it is better than a sharp stick in the eye.

I mean, it's better than a sharp stick in the eye.

Why put a big, sharp stick in the eye of the one country that might actually help him win a war with India?

"I will make him eat that sharp stick he carries!"

A bit inconvenient, perhaps, but certainly better than a sharp stick in the eye.

Following the 'Tonight' show is still better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.

"Not my best work, but it's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick."

But, a factor of two is better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, so we'll take it.