I know I said I wasn't going to post until after the festival, but I had a creative burst that couldn't wait. I think we should start an epidemic. You heard me. An epidemic. Not like a bird flu-type epidemic. I think we should start a new word or phrase. One that gets into the Oxford English Dictionary. Check it:
The OED, as it is fondly known by English professors and other assorted geeks, is distinct from other dictionaries in that it provides examples of words used in context in newspapers, letters, books, websites, commercials, and other printed mediums. AND, it attempts to trace the origin of the word, or of a particular usage of a word; in some cases, they are even able to furnish the earliest-known written example of a particular word. It's delicious!
So clearly you see where I'm going with this. If we start an epidemic and succeed in elevating our word to OED status, we will have written documentation that we are the ones who came up with it. We'll go down in history! Who's with me?!
What shall our pet phrase/word be? A neologism? An old word used in a new way? A clever hypenation? Think on it and get back to me.
_the_analyst
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You're back!!!!
(That's not my suggestion, I'm just excited you're posting again.)
I think this is a great idea...I'll definitely be thinking of an awesome word/phrase.
it's so good to hear (or read) from you again! i was getting worried about you! i'm not good at these games, but i'll definitely think about it. i often say words incorrectly (unknowingly) and then it sticks and becomes my "phrase." i'll try to think of the best and if it's worthy of this task.
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are back!
I remember once upon a time a book called SNIGLETS which were "new" words to describe things in life that needed it.
I've been thinking all weekend and I still can't come up with anything epidemic-worthy. :(
I have one: SMIRC. I'll define it in person.
Here's another one for you Sespair: the sinking feeling I get when I think about working without Sarah by my side.
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