Clever Sayings, 2

More "clever" sayings from a friend of mine. You may need to think a bit to catch the implication or the linkage.

• “I’ve lost a lot of weight!” Melanie expounded.
• “I keep banging my head on things,” said Ben bashfully.”
• “I’ll have to telegraph him again,” Ruth said, remorsefully.
• “I can’t get down from the mountain,” Ted alleged.
•  “You call this a musical?” Des asked, miserably.
• “I keep on shocking myself,” said Jane, revolted.
• “Can’t you make the fire hotter?” Bob bellowed.
• “We’ll only sing in C and G,” the boys agreed, in accord.