The words of the week will be distributed on random days (i.e. whenever I think of it). The word of the week is brought to you by the B and the number 7. The phrase of the week is brought to you by Midol.
WORD OF THE DAY (this week’s theme is words is educational.)- This feature is to expand our vocabulary
bespoke • \bih-SPOHK\ • adjective
*1 : custom-made
2 : dealing in or producing custom-made articles
Orgin: In the English language of yore, the verb "bespeak" had various meanings, including "to speak," "to accuse," and "to complain." In the 16th century, "bespeak" acquired another meaning -- "to order or arrange in advance." It is from that sense that we get the adjective "bespoke," referring to clothes and other things that are ordered before they are made. You are most likely to encounter this adjective in British contexts, such as the recent Reuters news story about a young pig in Northern England who was fitted with "bespoke miniature footwear" (custom-made Wellington boots) to help it overcome a phobia of mud.
Example: Did you see Lauren on stage at the Dannys. I think that was a bespoke dress.
PHRASE OF THE DAY- This feature is so we stay young, hip, and happening.
MacGyver • \Mak Guy Ver \• verb
to solve a problem in a creative, resourceful, typically "jury-rigged" fashion.
Origin: the television show MacGyver, whose protagonist escaped difficult situations in creative ways, using whatever items were at hand. For example: repairing a cut fuel line with a ball-point pen. Can be used as an adjective to describe such a solution. Also MacGyverism, the noun form.
Example: "Oh snap! your button fell off your pants. Let me MacGyver that real quick like."
QUOTE OF THE WEEK- This might be a famous quote, overheard conversation, or something someone said directly. Think US Weekly’s Star’s said page.
"Let me call up Corporate Express and order you some Midol" -Marty Gaines to Buck Rogers when he said he was on his man period.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
For the Week of June 20
BET YOU THOUGHT I FORGOT
The words of the week will be distributed on random days (i.e. whenever I think of it). The word of the week is brought to you by the T and the number 8. The phrase of the week is brought to you by Courage Beer - "It's what your right arm's for."
WORD OF THE DAY (this week’s theme is words is Toponyms.)- This feature is to expand our vocabulary
sardonic • \sahr-DON-ik\ • adjective
Marked by scorn, mockery, and cynicism.
[After Sardinia, a large island in the Mediterranean. Eating a Sardinian
plant was believed to produce facial convulsions as if in a maniacal
laughter.]
EXAMPLE: Rachel’s last week’s response to word/phrase of the week was filled with sardonic words and phrases.
PHRASE OF THE DAY- This feature is so we stay young, hip, and happening.
Text Support
Advice, encouragement delivered via text... frequently related to dating and boss hating. Pronounced like tech support. Also can be used via emails sent from a cell device
EXAMPLE: “We so were text supporting each other during that conference call”
NEW FEATURE
Quote of the week- This might be a famous quote, overheard conversation, or something someone said directly. Think US Weekly’s Star’s said page.
“Do you think if I donate $1 million that they let a kid sit on my lap.” – Lady on a tour said to Philip and Buck
Rachel responds:
I did think that you forgot about our word of the week!! So glad to see that you did not!
P.S. did a lady really ask y’all that – hahahaha!!!
Buck responds:
Yeah she did and Philip said “Um ask Buck” so she looks at me and I said “Um I am new here but probably not” She bowed her head and said “That’s okay bc I don’t hve a million dollars anyways but I do have 1001 stuffed animals I would like to donate. Are you the person to ask about that?”
The words of the week will be distributed on random days (i.e. whenever I think of it). The word of the week is brought to you by the T and the number 8. The phrase of the week is brought to you by Courage Beer - "It's what your right arm's for."
WORD OF THE DAY (this week’s theme is words is Toponyms.)- This feature is to expand our vocabulary
sardonic • \sahr-DON-ik\ • adjective
Marked by scorn, mockery, and cynicism.
[After Sardinia, a large island in the Mediterranean. Eating a Sardinian
plant was believed to produce facial convulsions as if in a maniacal
laughter.]
EXAMPLE: Rachel’s last week’s response to word/phrase of the week was filled with sardonic words and phrases.
PHRASE OF THE DAY- This feature is so we stay young, hip, and happening.
Text Support
Advice, encouragement delivered via text... frequently related to dating and boss hating. Pronounced like tech support. Also can be used via emails sent from a cell device
EXAMPLE: “We so were text supporting each other during that conference call”
NEW FEATURE
Quote of the week- This might be a famous quote, overheard conversation, or something someone said directly. Think US Weekly’s Star’s said page.
“Do you think if I donate $1 million that they let a kid sit on my lap.” – Lady on a tour said to Philip and Buck
Rachel responds:
I did think that you forgot about our word of the week!! So glad to see that you did not!
P.S. did a lady really ask y’all that – hahahaha!!!
Buck responds:
Yeah she did and Philip said “Um ask Buck” so she looks at me and I said “Um I am new here but probably not” She bowed her head and said “That’s okay bc I don’t hve a million dollars anyways but I do have 1001 stuffed animals I would like to donate. Are you the person to ask about that?”
For the week of June 12
This is the week Buck started harrasing Rachel in the emails. Buck bit off more than he could chew. Responses are below.
The words of the week will be distributed on random days (i.e. whenever I think of it). The word of the week is brought to you by the S and the number 7. The phrase of the week is brought to you by Dr. Pepper (#41 in the vending machine)!
WORD OF THE DAY (this week’s theme is words borrowed from the Irish, bring it back to my roots YO!)- This feature is to expand our vocabulary
shebeen • \shuh-BEEN\ • noun
An unlicensed drinking establishment.
Example: When Rachel went to Ole Miss she went to a lot of shebeen in the Grove
PHRASE OF THE DAY- This feature is so we stay young, hip, and happening.
Yellow Listed
a person who does not wash their hands after urinating is placed on the 'yellow list', or they are 'yellow listed'
Example: Co-worker: You may want to double up on the hand sanitizer after shaking hands with Rachel, he was yellow listed last week when I saw her at the shebeen
PS. For those of you over on the other side of the 6th floor (JODI AND RACHEL): Happy Birthday to ME this week (June 9th)
Jodi responds:
Oh my gosh. I LOVE These! Rachel quit hanging out in those shebeens!
Happy birthday Buck! Go be a gundygut and celebrate!
Rachel responds:
Buck – ole buddy, ole pal – I think you had it wrong…this week’s theme should have been bashing and terribly offending Rachel!!! Haha J Shame on you! Perhaps we make next week’s theme something productive and useful (I’m sure you aren’t used to those words being in your vocabulary Buck, so maybe we could use those!!) J/K buddy, you know I couldn’t let you get away with it, I have to have my fun as well! J
P.S. I told you happy birthday (a day late…but it’s the thought!!) Also, if you were on the cool side of the 6th floor we probably would have decorated your cube, gotten you a cake, sang happy birthday, and gotten you gifts – but you aren’t, so we didn’t!
Buck Responds:
Well, well, well The Ole Miss Grad suddenly knows how to type more than a one word reply. You have come so far. Also Rachel, it is not bashing if it the TRUTH! From what I understand you are quite productive (in making the shebeen dry) and useful (if you call be a gundygut useful).
PS You told me Happy Bday after I reminded you that it was my BDay the day before. Also I am currently excepting late gifts.
Rachel responds:
Dearest Buck –
Although your scuttlebutt (noun, meaning report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people) about me and my GREAT education is completely false, I am beginning to wonder about your so called education and demeanor. Your last response may have been rushed due to your eagerness to be grotty (unpleasant or offensive) towards me – I’m referring to your typos such as: “it is not bashing if it the TRUTH!” and “if you call be a gundygut useful. BUUUTTT it sounds as if you are a mere Domeless Wonderboy (noun, from the book A Clockwork Orange, dome refers to one’s head; to be domeless therefore is to be brainless and stupid and a wonder that you manage to do anything at all, making you a wonderboy…a domeless wonderboy, that is!)
Also not only is your education worrying me but, I’m very concerned about your health here lately. I can’t help (since I sit right beside the vending area) but notice your numerous trips to the vending machines for Dr. Peppers and frozen chocolate. You are becoming very embonpoint (bodily property of being well rounded, sufficiently fat so as to have a fullness of figure). Maybe we should think about making the move to a diet Dr. Pepper?? I’m only saying this out of concern.
Your Friend.
Jodi responds to Rachel comment:
Now that deserves a BOO YAH!!
Buck responds to Rachel comment:
You (meaning Rachel Motes) win (meaning to claim victory) for today (meaning June 12th, 2008).
Those, what did you call it, scuttlebutts actually made me laugh out loud. Love the reference to A Clockwork Orange!
Well played madam, well played.
Rachel responds:
YES!!!! I love winning it's my favorite!!!!
The words of the week will be distributed on random days (i.e. whenever I think of it). The word of the week is brought to you by the S and the number 7. The phrase of the week is brought to you by Dr. Pepper (#41 in the vending machine)!
WORD OF THE DAY (this week’s theme is words borrowed from the Irish, bring it back to my roots YO!)- This feature is to expand our vocabulary
shebeen • \shuh-BEEN\ • noun
An unlicensed drinking establishment.
Example: When Rachel went to Ole Miss she went to a lot of shebeen in the Grove
PHRASE OF THE DAY- This feature is so we stay young, hip, and happening.
Yellow Listed
a person who does not wash their hands after urinating is placed on the 'yellow list', or they are 'yellow listed'
Example: Co-worker: You may want to double up on the hand sanitizer after shaking hands with Rachel, he was yellow listed last week when I saw her at the shebeen
PS. For those of you over on the other side of the 6th floor (JODI AND RACHEL): Happy Birthday to ME this week (June 9th)
Jodi responds:
Oh my gosh. I LOVE These! Rachel quit hanging out in those shebeens!
Happy birthday Buck! Go be a gundygut and celebrate!
Rachel responds:
Buck – ole buddy, ole pal – I think you had it wrong…this week’s theme should have been bashing and terribly offending Rachel!!! Haha J Shame on you! Perhaps we make next week’s theme something productive and useful (I’m sure you aren’t used to those words being in your vocabulary Buck, so maybe we could use those!!) J/K buddy, you know I couldn’t let you get away with it, I have to have my fun as well! J
P.S. I told you happy birthday (a day late…but it’s the thought!!) Also, if you were on the cool side of the 6th floor we probably would have decorated your cube, gotten you a cake, sang happy birthday, and gotten you gifts – but you aren’t, so we didn’t!
Buck Responds:
Well, well, well The Ole Miss Grad suddenly knows how to type more than a one word reply. You have come so far. Also Rachel, it is not bashing if it the TRUTH! From what I understand you are quite productive (in making the shebeen dry) and useful (if you call be a gundygut useful).
PS You told me Happy Bday after I reminded you that it was my BDay the day before. Also I am currently excepting late gifts.
Rachel responds:
Dearest Buck –
Although your scuttlebutt (noun, meaning report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people) about me and my GREAT education is completely false, I am beginning to wonder about your so called education and demeanor. Your last response may have been rushed due to your eagerness to be grotty (unpleasant or offensive) towards me – I’m referring to your typos such as: “it is not bashing if it the TRUTH!” and “if you call be a gundygut useful. BUUUTTT it sounds as if you are a mere Domeless Wonderboy (noun, from the book A Clockwork Orange, dome refers to one’s head; to be domeless therefore is to be brainless and stupid and a wonder that you manage to do anything at all, making you a wonderboy…a domeless wonderboy, that is!)
Also not only is your education worrying me but, I’m very concerned about your health here lately. I can’t help (since I sit right beside the vending area) but notice your numerous trips to the vending machines for Dr. Peppers and frozen chocolate. You are becoming very embonpoint (bodily property of being well rounded, sufficiently fat so as to have a fullness of figure). Maybe we should think about making the move to a diet Dr. Pepper?? I’m only saying this out of concern.
Your Friend.
Jodi responds to Rachel comment:
Now that deserves a BOO YAH!!
Buck responds to Rachel comment:
You (meaning Rachel Motes) win (meaning to claim victory) for today (meaning June 12th, 2008).
Those, what did you call it, scuttlebutts actually made me laugh out loud. Love the reference to A Clockwork Orange!
Well played madam, well played.
Rachel responds:
YES!!!! I love winning it's my favorite!!!!
Week of June 5th
This was the first email. Below are the responses which made it even more fun.
The words of the week will be distributed on random days (i.e. whenever I think of it). The word of the week is brought to you by the G and the number 8. The phrase of the week is brought to you by Mo Money Taxes!
WORD OF THE DAY (this week’s theme is insults)- This feature is to expand our vocabulary
gundygut •\GUHN-di-guht\ • noun
A voracious eater; a greedy person.
[From gundy, of unexplained origin + gut (belly).]
PHRASE OF THE DAY- This feature is so we stay young, hip, and happening.
June Year's Resolution
A New Year's Resolution that starts June 1st instead of January 1st. This is assuming the original act of self improvement has failed from January to June and it is time to start over with something else.
Tim: "I thought you quit smoking as your New Year's Resolution?"
Eric: "Yeah, I tried but... I'm going to work out instead. It's my June Year's Resolution."
Jodi responds:
LOVE IT! Rachel!!!!! Let’s have a June Year’s Resolution to start working out again since we’ve sort of been gundyguts.
The words of the week will be distributed on random days (i.e. whenever I think of it). The word of the week is brought to you by the G and the number 8. The phrase of the week is brought to you by Mo Money Taxes!
WORD OF THE DAY (this week’s theme is insults)- This feature is to expand our vocabulary
gundygut •\GUHN-di-guht\ • noun
A voracious eater; a greedy person.
[From gundy, of unexplained origin + gut (belly).]
PHRASE OF THE DAY- This feature is so we stay young, hip, and happening.
June Year's Resolution
A New Year's Resolution that starts June 1st instead of January 1st. This is assuming the original act of self improvement has failed from January to June and it is time to start over with something else.
Tim: "I thought you quit smoking as your New Year's Resolution?"
Eric: "Yeah, I tried but... I'm going to work out instead. It's my June Year's Resolution."
Jodi responds:
LOVE IT! Rachel!!!!! Let’s have a June Year’s Resolution to start working out again since we’ve sort of been gundyguts.
Week of May 30th
The word that started it all: docent (with a long O)
It is another word for tour guide.
Jodi was looking for the word and figured it out at the end of the day. Before one meeting someone said we should have a word of the day. I figured word of the week would work.
It is another word for tour guide.
Jodi was looking for the word and figured it out at the end of the day. Before one meeting someone said we should have a word of the day. I figured word of the week would work.
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