better than a stick in the eye 

A phrase learned growing up in wisconsin. Not sure of its use outside of that illustrious state. Means that something is not so great, but it could be worse.

So you're going to visit Topeka. It's better than a stick in the eye.

better than a stick in the eye by sarmaes November 28, 2006

better than a poke in the eye with a blunt stick 

Phrase describing a situation that isn't very good, but could be worse.

How was your holiday visiting your grandma?

Better than a poke in the eye with a blunt stick.

better than a poke in the eye with a blunt stick by Ryan Paine March 24, 2008

Better than a poke in the eye with a burnt stick 

Not bad.

Pier: How was last night's SSS?
Chappo: Better than a poke in the eye with a burnt stick.

Better than a poke in the eye with a burnt stick by Chappo January 20, 2004