John Heiter Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Each year the Washington Post's Style Invitational asks readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter and supply a new definition. Here are the 2001 winners: Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly. Foreploy: Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid. Giraffiti: Vandalism spray-painted very, very high. Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it. Inoculatte: To take coffee intravenously when you are running late. Hipatitis: Terminal coolness. Osteopornosis: A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit) Karmageddon: It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like, a serious bummer. Glibido: All talk and no action. Dopeler Effect: The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly. And, the pick of the literature: Ignoranus: A person who's both stupid and an a-hole. Feel free to add your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 More stuff from our not-working-very-hard county employees: The Washington Post's Style Invitational once again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. Here are this year's winners: ------------------------------------------------------------- > Intaxication (n.): Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until > you realize it was your money to start with. > > Reintarnation (n.): Coming back to life as a hillbilly. > > Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright > ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little > sign of breaking down in the near future. > > Foreploy (n.): Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of > getting laid. > > Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject > financially impotent for an indefinite period. > > Giraffiti (n.): Vandalism spray-painted very, very high. > > Sarchasm (n.): The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the > person who doesn't get it. > > Inoculatte (v.t.): To take coffee intravenously when you are running > late. > > Hipatitis (n.): Terminal coolness. > > Osteopornosis (n.): A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.) > > Karmageddon (n.): It's like, when everybody is sending off all these > really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like > a real bummer. > > Decafalon (n.): The grueling event of getting through the day consuming > only decaf. > > Glibido (n.): All talk and no action. > > Dopeler effect (n.): The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when > they come at you rapidly. > > Arachnoleptic fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've > accidentally walked through a spider web. > > Caterpallor (n.): The color you turn after finding half a grub in the > fruit you're eating. > > And the pick of the literature: > > Ignoranus (n.): A person who's both stupid and an a_-hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Hehehehehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Those are pretty good. My fave: Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 really funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 All of them are good. I too particularly like Bozone :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 ...followed immediately by "Foreploy", of course.....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Those are good. My favorite: Ignoranus (n.): A person who's both stupid and an a_-hole. alternate def: anyone with "manager" in title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 The Washington Post's Style Invitational once again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. Here are this year's (2003) winners: 1. Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with. 2. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly. 3. Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future. 4. Foreploy: Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid. 5. Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period. 6. Giraffiti: Vandalism spray painted very, very high. 7. Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it. 8. Inoculatte: To take coffee intravenously when you are running late. 9. Hipatitis: Terminal coolness. 10. Osteopornosis: A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.) 11. Karmageddon: It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like, a serious bummer. 12. Decafalon (n.): The grueling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you. 13. Glibido: All talk and no action. 14. Dopeler effect: The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly. 15. Arachnoleptic fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web. 16. Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out. 17. Caterpallor (n.): The color you turn after finding half a grub in the fruit you're eating. And the pick of the literature: 18. Ignoranus: A person who's both stupid and an ass hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 The Washington Post's Style Invitational once again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. Here are this year's winners: Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future. Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period. Sarchasm (n): The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it. Inoculatte (v): To take coffee intravenously when you are running late. Hipatitis (n): Terminal coolness. Osteopornosis (n): A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.) Karmageddon (n): It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like, a serious bummer. Decafalon (n.): The grueling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you. Glibido (v): All talk and no action. Dopeler effect (n): The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come very quickly. Arachnoleptic fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web. Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out. Caterpallor (n.): The color you turn after finding half a grub in the fruit you're eating. Foreploy (v): Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid. And the pick of the literature: Ignoranus (n): A person who's both stupid and an a_-hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Uh Oh Got cha Dennis uuhhh - but then again this may be a commentary on todays postings.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 dddddang.. I blew the search again. (searched "new words." I found the ones for 2004) am I going to be assimulated again? Do all my base belong to you?? sorry dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carinab Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Don't know when this contest is from but it's still dang funny... The Washington Post's Style Invitational once again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. Here are some winners: 1. Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with. 2. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly. 3. Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future. 4. Foreploy: Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid. 5. Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period. 6. Giraffiti: Vandalism spray-painted very, very high. 7. Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it. 8. Inoculatte: To take coffee intravenously when you are running late. 9. Hipatitis: Terminal coolness. 10. Osteopornosis: A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.) 11. Karmageddon: It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like a serious bummer. 12. Decafalon (n.): The grueling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you. 13. Glibido: All talk and no action. 14. Dopeler effect: The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly. 15. Arachnoleptic fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web. 16. Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out. 17. Caterpallor (n.): The color you turn after finding half a grub in the fruit you're eating. And the pick of the literature: 18. Ignoranus: A person who's both stupid and an a_-hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 (edited) Gottcha! Oops! But after 3 years I am sure the statute of limitations has run out! Edited February 12, 2005 by Erik Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 AYBABTU! Four has to be some kind of record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Knowing I had seen this before I searched on Intaxication and only came up with Patches post, WTF? AYBABTU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 AYBABTU? All your base are belong to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks, TL... Cashtration - The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time. Intaxication - Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with. Reintarnation - Coming back to life as a hillbilly. Bozone - The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future. Giraffiti - Vandalism spray-painted very, very high. Sarchasm - The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it. Inoculatte - To take coffee intravenously when you are running late. Karmageddon - It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like, a serious bummer. Decafalon - The grueling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you. Glibido - All talk and no action. Dopeler Effect - The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly. Arachnoleptic Fit - The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web. Beelzebug - Satan in the form of a mosquito, that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out. Caterpallor - The color you turn after finding half a worm in the fruit you're eating Coffee - The person upon whom one coughs. Flabbergasted - Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained. Abdicate - To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach. Esplanade - To attempt an explanation while drunk. Negligent - Absentmindedly answering the door when wearing only a nightgown. Lymph - To walk with a lisp. Gargoyle - Olive-flavored mouthwash. Flatulence - Emergency vehicle that picks up someone who has been run over by a steamroller. Balderdash - A rapidly receding hairline Rectitude - The formal, dignified bearing adopted by proctologists. Pokemon - A Rastafarian proctologist. Oyster - A person who sprinkles his conversation with yiddishisms. Frisbeetarianism - The belief that, after death, the soul flies up onto the roof and gets stuck there. Circumvent - An opening in the front of boxer shorts worn by Jewish men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Pokemon cracked me up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Good Ones dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPSCDRL Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Pokemon cracked me up Made tears come to my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 "Arachnoleptic Fit - The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web." Never knew what it was called, but I've done it often enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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