FUN WITH WORDS
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Random Word-Related News:
- Banned Words in the NFL: Here is an updated list of 1,159 Words or Phrases that the NFL refuses to place on personalized jerseys ordered from its NFL Shop. This is very upsetting since I was going to buy some customized NLF gifts there for my friends who go by the nicknames ASS MUNCHER, GLAZEDDONUT, HERSHEYHIGHWAY, WETSPOT (sorry, O-Dub), and KUMQUAT. Hey NFL, what's wrong with the last one? It's just a type of fruit!
- Utah Google Trends: According to this SL Tribune article, Utah leads the nation in searches on the terms "Jesus" and "second coming." Not a surprise, given its religious reputation. But Utah also leads the nation in searches on the terms "Twinkies," "smores," "cookies," "chocolate," "fry sauce," and perhaps not coincidentally, "bulimia" and "anorexia." Interesting. The truly mind-blowing fact is that Salt Lake City ranks as the #1 city in searches for "panties," "boogers," and "sheep," the #2 city for "gerbils", and #3 for "masturbation." Road trip!
- 'Cougar' Alert: Since moving to Orange County, I've picked up the word "cougar," which is the term used here for an older woman on the prowl for a much younger man. Apparently, the OC is the place to be for young Ashtons looking for their Demi Moores. There's even a website -- urbancougar.com -- for guys trying to spot the nearest "cougar dens." Apparently, Newport Beach's cougars are "second to none." Road trip! (Credit: Jingalls)
- Vocabulary Words on your iPod: While in NYC, I met a Dixie Chicks fan named David Mendelsohn who is one of the co-authors of Rock the SAT, an ingenious book/CD combo that teaches you 264 vocabulary words by incorporating them into the lyrics of 13 rock tunes that, to my surprise, aren't painful. Listen to a hilarious but educational sample here and absorb the meaning of "taciturn" and "laconic." I look forward to Rap the SAT so they can really become pugnacious and bust a Kaplan in they competitor's ass.
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