debacchate (v.)
To rage or rave as a bacchanal. Hence debacchation.
After watching Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, I threw a debacchation that could be heard three doors over.
*shakes fist at George Lucas*
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Another word for a hissy fit
debacchate (v.)
To rage or rave as a bacchanal. Hence debacchation.
After watching Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, I threw a debacchation that could be heard three doors over.
*shakes fist at George Lucas*
Monday, July 19, 2010
On skiving
Shirk : verb ‘To avoid work, duties or responsibilities, especially if they are difficult or unpleasant.’ [source: Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary ]
The Japanese are renowned for their insane work ethics and dedication to duty. Is it any surprise that they would be the ones to publish a paper on professional skiving? Mathematically eludicated, mind you.
The Japanese are renowned for their insane work ethics and dedication to duty. Is it any surprise that they would be the ones to publish a paper on professional skiving? Mathematically eludicated, mind you.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Screwed
Looking for that special someone? Have no clue where to start? Think that the Internet is the answer to your prayers?
According to Dan Ariely (he teaches behavioural economics at MIT), online dating is not the best way to meet people if you are looking for something permanent.
Oh dear.
According to Dan Ariely (he teaches behavioural economics at MIT), online dating is not the best way to meet people if you are looking for something permanent.
Oh dear.
Friday, July 9, 2010
A rose by any other name ...
vespasienne
A public lavatory in France.
The vespasienne, although beautifully named, is not always a wonderful place to visit.
A public lavatory in France.
The vespasienne, although beautifully named, is not always a wonderful place to visit.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Give me something for the pain!
wheeple (v. & n.)
intr. To utter a somewhat protracted shrill cry, like the curlew or plover; also, to whistle feebly (intr. and trans.). So wheeple (n.).
The force of the projectile smashing his groin was such that Ian wheepled like a boiling kettle before collapsing to his knees, clutching himself. Faint sounds of retching could be heard soon after.
Yes, I know, smashed balls are not funny. No, I lied. They are funny as hell.
Don't believe me? Just watch the Three Stooges.
intr. To utter a somewhat protracted shrill cry, like the curlew or plover; also, to whistle feebly (intr. and trans.). So wheeple (n.).
The force of the projectile smashing his groin was such that Ian wheepled like a boiling kettle before collapsing to his knees, clutching himself. Faint sounds of retching could be heard soon after.
Yes, I know, smashed balls are not funny. No, I lied. They are funny as hell.
Don't believe me? Just watch the Three Stooges.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
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