Unconscious Mutterings

The mutterings have been found. I got the link from Roscoe.

I say ... and you think ... ?

Stuffed :: Animal, Turkey, me when I eat too much
Gills :: Fish
Distance :: Miles
Panties :: Cotton . . . oh how prosaic
Checkered :: flag
Fill in :: the blank
Taunting :: Picking on
Diner :: Omelets, good breakfast, Mel's
Pizza :: Dominos, Bacon-cheddar-cheeseburger
Best friend :: Soul Mate