Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for February 10, 2015
February 09, 2015
February 11, 2015
Transcript:
richard's poor almanack * by richard thompson millionth word reportedly, the millionth word in the english language was recently coined. but don't stop there! let's go for 2 million! here are some things that need words to call them- (noun) the pose you strike in front of a bookcase at someone else's house, esp. at a party. (verb) to hold open a door for some-one, usually a stranger, entering or exiting not esp. close behind you, causing them to hurry. considered passe-aggressive (noun) the little dealie on the end of your shoelace that prevents un-ravelling. oops, it's an "aglet." never mind. man: oh, no. the dealie broke. and i was esp. fond of that one. oop: brittany, don't bother the man while he's spilling his coffee. (verb) to become sudden-ly hamfisted and incompetent at mundane tasks because a small, strange child is staring at you with undis-guised disdain.
stamps almost 10 years ago
Sniglets.
stamps almost 10 years ago
Sniglets.
Sisyphos almost 10 years ago
The opportunities for new vocabulary are boundless; surely, someone will come up with a word to fit every definition put forth in need of one! Hurrah for neologisms!
puddlesplatt almost 10 years ago
sigh, I make up new words, and they all mean the same.
Mike Parsons Premium Member almost 10 years ago
I’d call that last one starestruck.
Spooky D Cat almost 10 years ago
I thought the shoelace thingy was called a “nib.” Oh well, ignorance is bliss.
jjiimm almost 10 years ago
1) Epiplododdle2) Transblant3) First aglet affixed is the “dominant aglet” the second is known as “abernath’s aglet” or ant-aglet, and all additional aglets on a shoelace are referred to as “anaplinths” or “phantom aglets” and not to be discussed.4) Kinderklutz