dc: Good call on the jazz hands. It would have never crossed my consciousness, but they really do have an expiration date, and it's after approximately three repetitions.
dc: I wish I could say that I was a fan of mushy foods, such as porridge, oatmeal, cream of wheat, etc., but it is not so. Much like Sunny Baudelaire, I prefer my breakfast foods on the crunchy side.
b: I can whistle, rock, knit, play *with* crickets, eat apples, and tell tall tales. Do I pass???
Oh, I know it's not surprising. I just like to think of a time when there was only one list. My new hobby is to type in http://wordie.org/lists/ and then put a random number at the end. I was just wondering if there was some obscure test list out there, floating in the blue.
edit: I currently working on a s l o w computer. Quadruple commenting will not continue. My apologies!
Falafel sounds like it may qualify on the "fried" side of things, but I'm still unconvinced about the "goodness" factor, particularly since I don't care for pepper. I'll investigate and get back to you.
P.S. Funnel cakes are right up there with bacon. Heaven forbid I ever have to choose.
Nothing is better than a snorifice captured on film. Finally, the noisy offender has no recourse but to buy you doughnuts, if only to help you gain enough weight to join them in their nocturnal chorus.
Sorry bilby, that was an American reference. Click and Clack are two car mechanics who have a humorous radio show where people call in with car problems and end up getting made fun of. I know that I've seen a few Car Talk lists on this site....
In college, I had a male acquaintance whole swore up and down that he could get a "milky fluid" to drain from his nipples with about 20 minutes of massaging the area. I never bothered to verify his claim.
As someone whose Wordie time is severely limited between September and June, there are times when I'd appreciate a way to filter comments. Personally, I simply can't keep up anymore. I love that you guys are enjoying yourselves, but I do miss being in the thick of things. :) Jen
This is one of the few lists that would actually be better in real life. :) (Not meant as a diss on yo' list.)
Seriously, can you imagine some of the real-life items that lists represent just piled on top of each other? Then again, maybe you can't. I tend to find my own fun.
The problem is that pronk is the first word that I free-associate with stot. While I am thrilled that both words made it on the list, I see an endless loop up ahead. Somebody else needs to take the reigns.
What I love is those tubs of spreadable port wine cheese. Slightly sketch; perfectlty wonderful. (I also have a good recipie that calls for Velveeta, but I never know what to do with the rest of the brick.)
I *have* had the chocolate Twizzlers, and I admit that they confused me. They have the texture of licorice and the flavor of chocolate. Now if you found something with the opposite features, I could be a fan.
I have 999 words. I'd like to add another couple of lists, but I find myself reluctant to get into the quadruple digits. Maybe I can find something to prune first....
So...what would you call a band that performs in a women's restroom? It wasn't great music, but the venue was memorable. It's also the only event I've ever attended that was broken up by the police. :)
Our family's favorite Mr. Ed episode was the one where he's driving a van. You see this hoof step on the gas, which just sent us into fits of giggles. When Ed (inevitably) gets pulled over, he's wearing goggles, a scarf, and a driving cap. Brilliant show.
I coached a summer league team for five years and always wanted to get my kids these really cool trophies. If you scroll down you'll see that the swimmer is actually horizontal. They were out of our price range, but the team got me one as a going-away present. :)
Dearth? Really? Hmmm, I have to admit it's been too long since I've read an actual article, so I'll go ahead and believe you. Have you ever read one called, The World is Round, p<.05? I'm not into psyc stats, but that one was pretty entertaining.
It's an open list. Feel free to add any word you think would fit. Just make sure to link to the original conversation if it didn't occur on the word in question. :)
I'm sorry reestee, but you'd be friend #151. I'll put you first on my waiting list until somebody moves, dies, or gets surgically conjoined to their boy/girlfriend's hip.
There are rummored to be photos of me in full Napoleon regalia, doing The Dance. I had a 'fro, a lame 80s t-shirt, boots, and a liger name-tag. They will not be uploaded onto this site.
P.S. Hooray for Wordie at work. Don't know when that happened. :)
People get stuff removed all of the time. I think that the difference is that they don't sedate the babies to the same degree that they would an adult. The poor little boys are fussy for a while after they've had the procedure, understandably so.
I'd love to go to a Boggle gathering as long as I didn't have to, you know, actually play Boggle. Hate that game. (!) I know, I know. I'm a wordie, but can't spell worth...frass.
Sadly, some of us don't have access to wordie during work hours. I find that it severely curtails my ability to get into the thick of things. TSB, do check out slumry's comments. She racked up over 1200 comments in under three months. Amazing.
It's pages like this that make me want to print out wordie and bind it into a book. Wouldn't you just love to flip through the pages and hear the paper rustle? A year from now, will I remember this little thread? If I do, will I be able to find it??? I remember a similar episode on a long-forgotten word. Something about somebody wanted to display their leet knowledge of something. What will we do when we can't remember where to find all the good conversations? :(
edit: I found it! The comment was made on ennui. My faith in Wordie is restored. :)
The Surry House was where I first sampled peanut soup. They also had these amazing apple fritters that were simply *smothered* in powdered sugar that they served as a side instead of a dessert. Your arteries are thanking you as you're reading this.
c_b, I'm shocked! The Pork, Pine, and Peanut Festival is only a ferry away, over in Surry County. Certainly you visited the Surry House before its untimely demise.
A little background for you out-of-towners: Surry County can only support one restaurant. One of my favorite greasy spoons, the Surry House, shut down within a year of some fancy new restaurant opening up.
I don't mind listing URLs as words, but the link should be on the comment page, not a direct link from the list. (I don't know if that's what you mean, but I thought it should be mentioned.)
Red Hots are spicy little cinnamon candies sold in the US. My grandma used the frost the lebkuchen with white icing and place three little Red Hots in a cluster on the top of the lucky cookies. Less fortunate treats got a lonely nut.
How fun! I haven't been on in ages, and what do I find but a comment directed at me right there on front page. I'd at least add pronk, but it's your list. :)
I think it's a teacher trick to choose one or two vocab words and beat them to death during the year. I had a geometry teacher who was particularly fond of superfluous. Dawdle is my personal mission for the 07/08 school year.
Frankly u, I would not want the option, "Never show me comments by this user." People say dumb, insensitive things, and refusing them an audience is refusing them feedback as well as the opportunity to grow. :) I can think of several times when some of our best users forgot themselves, myself included.
Ah mollusque, if you're going to pick up after uselessness, you've got a looong way to go. Creating ghosts is what he actually gets paid to do; going to work is just a hobby. ;)
Of course, now I'm looking at this category and thinking that it could go another way. Many of slumry's lists were simply what fell into her head that day. Take Some Wednesday words as an example.
That is to say, I don't think it's right to delete a 'word' once it has a comment on it. If we edit out the abandoned misspellings, there will be fewer opportunities to create zombies.
Has anybody checked out the tags page recently? I admit, I'm a tad vexed by the direction that some of them are taking. Is there a way to clean them up or provide some guidelines?
Aw, you guys are too sweet. I still think that the Word Guidelines for Wordie needs to be in the running, b/c it was the first list used to convey an idea, rather than a list of words.
Another thought: Could this evolve into a series of superlatives? Funniest? Best Breach of the Fourth Wall? Most Creative? Best All Around?
Hi John: The comment function has gone totally crazy - some comments I have made are showing up attributed to others; some words don't allow me to comment, but ask me to log in. it seems i'm not the only one experiencing these difficulties.
I saw on the main page that jennarenn commented on this word, saying she was unable to comment on certain words but could on others. I noticed this also--for example, neither jennarenn nor I can comment on the "bugs" page (it tells me to register or login) but we can on this one.
Only, jennarenn's comment is not visible to me on this page, and nor is anyone else's.
Noticed this with some other comments that were on the front page, including yours--went to respond but that page asked me to register or login.
I hope you're having a good day. I'm only signed into certain pages today. For example, I can't comment on bugs, but I can leave a comment on this page.
Attention fellow wordies: Papageno listed the s-word because it actually belonged on a list. A big words list? You don't need no stinkin' big words list. You're wordie enough to stick that sucker in context. So kick back and enjoy nice, cool congratulatory blurb on your profile, Mr. Schadenfreude-lister. You've earned it.
When I was getting ready for college, my mom told me that duck boots would be all the rage. I have no idea why I believed her. They're clunky, uncomfortable, and they make your feet look even larger than they already are.
This is why peek-a-boo is so much fun for the little ones. They've just learned that when Daddy's face is covered by his hands, it doesn't actually cease to exist.
So, I decided to get to level 1 and work my way up. Interesting factoid: Oviparous is a nine levels lower than viviparous. Any thoughts on that? (Anyone?)
It gives me a warm little glow to look at the citations stats on the homepage (currently topping 35,000) and know that over a thousand of them are mine.
Ooo! Can somebody versed in graphic design put out the Wordie version of a Google doodle? I know that it would be completely useless, but I think that a birthday necessitates a little frivolity. Not that I'm thinking of anyone in particular....
Yeah, just looked at my own lists for the first time in ages. I think what was throwing me off is that you changed the name of your Bird Wirds list or something.
Picture a custodian in his 50s high-fiving kids and telling them "It's ALL good!" Mr. X walks around like he’s got the best job on Earth. I used to be a naysayer, but then my perspective changed.
HATE, HATE, HATE!!!! But only when applied to pants. I cannot begin to express how much I disliked stirrup pants, even when they were in fashion. They press on your knees in the most unpleasant way.
OH MY WORD, there are definitions on the word pages!!! Every time I take a day or two off, the place completely changes. Our little Wordie is growing up so fast.
Oh my goodness! A friend and I stopped by this tiny convenience store in the mountains of South Carolina. There was a bulletin board by the door simply plastered in Polaroids of terminated turkeys and deceased deer. Each photo was labeled with the animal's size and the hunter's name. This was also the store where we saw the KKK bumper sticker. Sketchy....
I love this list. I kinda hate that I love this list, but it's wonderfully funny! It reminds me of that country act, Big & Rich. They have the worst songs, and I enjoy them all. :)
I did find the following delightful notes at the end of "Deconstructing Astronomy's Holy Grail" by Steve Nadis (AIR May/June 2006).
2. I can't cite any official "source" for this statement, but trust me, it's true.
3. Hinted at (though not explicitly detailed) in the aforementioned "In Search of the Holy Grail," Annals of Improbable Research, March/April 1996, pp. 4-6...
21. Reference unknown; lost by the editor of this journal (though he is certain to deny it and cast blame elsewhere--on a surrogate, perhaps).
22. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle never wrote this mystery but surely would have had there been an additional installment in the Sherlock Holmes saga.
23. You can be sure I have much more to say on this subject, but my editor is kind of stingy when it comes to "word count." Fortunately, he tends to get tired by the end of a wearying article like this and, as a result, inattentive. If you are reading this note, you can be sure he never got this far. His loss is our gain.
Tee-hee. There were other footnotes, but they weren't funny.
moritherapy, you might want to click on the word struwwelpeter and leave your comment there too. Lots of cool conversations happen on the words themselves, and you don't want to miss out. :)
My personal term for all that God created to help tighten up those arteries. Some examples include bacon, hush puppies, apple fritters with powdered sugar, fried chicken, and homemade doughnuts.
I'm way behind in my reading, so I just read your post John. In fact, I did a rather embarassing little dance. I've been *wanting* a wordie t-shirt. Particularly anything I can wear in front of other people's kids. If we're taking requests, I would be up for a stuffie shirt. :)
In addition to my conversations list, check out chit-chat and idle chatter. Right now they're organized by legnth, but that needs to be redone. I'll turn it in with my TPS report.
I have a student named Quinn this year. I've been playing Quinn the Eskimo in my head ever since planning week. Every time I call the child's name, it starts over.
I am afraid that I may be out of The Loop as well. We'll just start our own loop. One that maybe can work on my work maybe not blocking wordie during work hours. Just a thought.
Frankly, I'm not a fan, although I do appreciate the creativity it took to say, "hey, let's take that delicious, crispy cabbage and soak it in yucky vinegar for several months," similar to the creativity it requires to keep a sentence aloft through endless phrases, clauses, and comma-splices, like a balloon batted aloft by a group of bored adolescents late at night.
My school computer security system has BLOCKED WORDIE!!! I'm rather upset, especially since the comments page has exploded recently. I'll never keep up once slumry returns!!!
It's actually a play for two actors that has half a dozen characters. The actors will just suddenly change their posturing, and you know that they're a different character. It was some of the best acting I've seen in real life, but not one of the better plays. It's a bit of a downer.
I think your daugh taught a few things to my cat. Fluffy Snowflake was almost bigger than Madison was, but that didn't prevent him for carrying it around by the tummy. No idea how that cat saugh where he was going.
I agree with c_b. My sense of humor is difficult to translate into the written word, so I often edit or delete my comments. I always leave my stuff after somebody else has replied to it.
Myzeld! My AP English teacher talked about that mispronunciation. It had never occured to me, but it make so much sense. (Ooo! Ooo! Do I get to complain about how badly the English alphabet sucks???)
At a recent family wedding, one of the uncles let slip that my mom, the health nut, knows how to make doughnuts from scratch. She's been holding out on us all these years.
I bet slumry is suffering from exhaustion. Keeping at the top of the comment list isn't for the faint of heart. ;) I did always think that there was a real life connection between you and c_b. Is that untrue?
Comments by jennarenn
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jennarenn commented on the word fstr
Huh. Both of these exist only in print. Ooo! List idea!
June 24, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list funny-fun-to-say
dc: Good call on the jazz hands. It would have never crossed my consciousness, but they really do have an expiration date, and it's after approximately three repetitions.
June 24, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word pease
dc: I wish I could say that I was a fan of mushy foods, such as porridge, oatmeal, cream of wheat, etc., but it is not so. Much like Sunny Baudelaire, I prefer my breakfast foods on the crunchy side.
b: I can whistle, rock, knit, play *with* crickets, eat apples, and tell tall tales. Do I pass???
June 24, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word pease
Ew. It still wouldn't satisfy the "bread product" requirement, and it certainly wouldn't qualify as fried *goodness*.
bilby: Is the People's Democratic Republic of The Porch accepting new citizenship applications at this time?
June 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list some-words
Oh, I know it's not surprising. I just like to think of a time when there was only one list. My new hobby is to type in http://wordie.org/lists/ and then put a random number at the end. I was just wondering if there was some obscure test list out there, floating in the blue.
edit: I currently working on a s l o w computer. Quadruple commenting will not continue. My apologies!
June 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word size stick
Women's dress sizes have always been slightly wonky. I can be a size 6 in one store, and a size 1000 in the next.
June 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list story-of-a-missing-s
You can't list a list on a list. So here I sit, listlessly wishing that somebody had listed this list as a specific word.
June 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list some-words
Awww, this is the first list on the entire site! How cute.
June 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list in-excelsis-deo
bilby is digging up all sorts of oldies today. :)
June 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word pease
Porridge is a pretty word for some less than satisfactory eats. Maybe if porridge denoted a fried bread product, we'd hear it more often.
June 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list story-of-a-missing-s
It was beautiful, wasn't it? I wish I could list this list on my conversations list.
June 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word shammy
These things are amazingly soft.
June 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word size stick
My term for any girl who's skinnier than I am. For example, "His new girlfriend is 6'2", and a size stick."
June 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word emmy
I *KNEW* it! c_b is really Ken Jenkins from Scrubs! You're sure to win. :)
June 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word acoustic cloak
Really? I can just imagine having your house cloaked and then not hearing important stuff, like gunshots and fire alarms.
June 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word keddah
Eh, too messy. You have to drive them through the carwash afterwards, and they hate the bad costumes.
May 16, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word fried goodness
Falafel sounds like it may qualify on the "fried" side of things, but I'm still unconvinced about the "goodness" factor, particularly since I don't care for pepper. I'll investigate and get back to you.
P.S. Funnel cakes are right up there with bacon. Heaven forbid I ever have to choose.
May 16, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word chuck norris
YESSSS!!!!! That may be my new favorite.
May 16, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word fried goodness
I've heard of it, but I need more info. What's it taste like?
May 16, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word confelicity
lovely word. Added!
May 16, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word famicide
I never realized it before, but Britney has terrible initials. I saw bilby's comment on the feed, and thought he was going somewhere else with it!
May 16, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word grand panetier of deep-fried goodness
See more info under fried goodness.
May 16, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word chuck norris
Yeah, I'm typically a few years behind.
May 16, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word chuck norris
Ohmywordie, I'm addicted.
Chuck Norris watches Blu Ray. On His VCR.
Chuck Norris counted to infinity. Twice.
Chuck Norris know the last digit of Pi.
It goes on, and on, and on....
May 11, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word chuck norris
What is up with Chuck Norris? There are a million references to him on facebook:
Chuck Norris can drown a fish.
Chuck Norris can strangle you with a cordless phone.
Chuck Norris can touch MC Hammer.
Chuck Norris can delete the recycling bin.
Chuck Norris doesn't read books so much as stare them down until he gets the information he wants.
Seriously, what gives?
May 9, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word for prolagus time
Oh, I was totally thinking of MC Hammer.
DOOO do do do...Can't touch this!
May 9, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word my jennarenntion
Oh, indeed. It's a great list you've got there, gangerh.
May 9, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word sidewalk
Our family always called it "the right of way" because of the public utilities, similar to dontcry.
May 9, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word yo mama
As in, "We need to take Yo Mama for a walk."
May 5, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list jukebox-the-verbal-arms
What are the rules?
May 5, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list ridiculous
Huh. Weirdnet says that they're "probably extinct." Regardless, may I humbly suggest Yo Mama?
May 5, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list name-suggestions-for-even-bigger-suvs-and-trucks
What about its sister vehicle, the Omnipresent?
edit: Dude, I should try reading the list before I comment.
May 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word plum tired
Moo moo. Adverb, people, adverb.
May 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word snorifice
Nothing is better than a snorifice captured on film. Finally, the noisy offender has no recourse but to buy you doughnuts, if only to help you gain enough weight to join them in their nocturnal chorus.
May 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word why do you hate freedom
But wait until your teacher gets ahold of it:
"I didn't grade your papers."
"Gee-whiz, Miss Jennarenn! It's been, like, four months. What gives?"
"Why do you hate freedom?"
c_b: Oy. I was thinking that that road was called 264. See? No sense of direction.
May 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word asparagusic acid
The question remains: huh?
May 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word why do you hate freedom
Yes, but why would you *want* take 295? (I haven't actually heard of a 295...but then I have no sense of direction.)
May 1, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word frosting
.6% of people chose "other". What else could you call frosting/icing? Transfat Goodness???
May 1, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word herd times
hee!
May 1, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word plum
My family always said "plum tuckered out". :)
May 1, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word plum tired
Plum is one of my favorite renegade adjectives.
May 1, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word drewbs
This is the only nickname that has ever been expressly forbidden by the recipient. (Note: not all recipients are aware of their nicknames.)
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word tatiana
Short for Brian.
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word chi dog
You can't shorten Chi (like the tea), so I lengthened it.
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word ah me elle
Amiel.
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word not just a snack
Amiel.
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word warren
Short for Lauren.
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word bacontarian
Amen to dat.
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word weapons of mess destruction
This is actually the perfect nickname for my mother. She'll be so pleased.
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list •an-arsenal-for-civil-defunse-open-list
This list is delightful!
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word panic buying
Is this what happens when southerners buy a months's worth of bread and milk before the second flake hits the ground?
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word pique
Dang, reestee. *I* wanted to whip c_b into a fit of peek. No fair!
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word truck nutz
*can't breathe*
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word ΒΑ�?Α�?Α
OOOOOHhhhhh. I gets it now. :)
edit: No, I don't.
edit of the edit: *now* I gets it.
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word nonbananic buying
Which conversations????
April 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word clack
Sorry bilby, that was an American reference. Click and Clack are two car mechanics who have a humorous radio show where people call in with car problems and end up getting made fun of. I know that I've seen a few Car Talk lists on this site....
April 3, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word tidal wave
Well, tsunamis have nothing to do with tides. The term was a misnomer from the start.
April 3, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word schadenfreude
It is a *shame* that I can't add this word to conversations.
April 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word clack
Click has always been the more personable of the two. (Incidentally, they're actually brothers.)
April 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word houseketeer
This page is crying out for a song.
April 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word sprout
Ohhh, some local chain restaurant douses them in cheese and butter. Yum!
April 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word press here for a random word
No worries. Glad to gross out the general public at any time of the night or day.
Palooka, c_b is always right. They are nipples.
April 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list stuffie-chain-chain-chaaaain
Stuffies are some of my favorite lists to work on. The new open list format would make an interesting twist.
April 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word (*)
Awesome! I'm going to be so sad when the tomato reverts back to the original, although the rest of the site is welcome to do so.)
April 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word features
Ah, it tricked me too! See my comment under font.
April 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word bugs
That made my day. :)
April 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word press here for a random word
In college, I had a male acquaintance whole swore up and down that he could get a "milky fluid" to drain from his nipples with about 20 minutes of massaging the area. I never bothered to verify his claim.
April 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word font
Holy smokes! John changed the font while I was away.
April 2, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user undeadfred
Hey Fred,
I happen to love your username. Welcome to Wordie.
:) Jen
March 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list denizens
skip, if it's any consolation, I totally thought of asteroids.
cricket, you make me smile. You are *definitely* not supposed to know that word.
c_b, thanks for the subtlety. :)
March 11, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word features
As someone whose Wordie time is severely limited between September and June, there are times when I'd appreciate a way to filter comments. Personally, I simply can't keep up anymore. I love that you guys are enjoying yourselves, but I do miss being in the thick of things. :) Jen
March 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word decadent
I think I may have seen your scallops at a recent holiday bash, drinking it up.
March 3, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word poker face cream
Hahahahahah!!!! Good one, sionnach.
February 28, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word smarter than the average bear
reesetee! This is the perfect starting point for a "What is a chained_bear?" list! Oh, the reprisals!!!
February 28, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word banana bender
What??? Do you really mean to tell me that bananas don't grow in that semicircle shape???
February 28, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word seabag
Agreed. American Airlines, however, does not. (I'm back.) :)
February 28, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user chained_bear
c_b, I've just heard that the Surry House reopened! (See Carry Me Back to Old Virginia.) Can you confirm these reports????
February 19, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word lee jackson king
Ha ha ha! Gotta love those people who need to have the last word. ;) (Ooo! Is there a stuffie for have?)
February 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word hydrox
But I love Crisco! Have you ever had whoopie pies? The filling is Crisco and powdered sugar. Yum!!!
February 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word paso doble
I've actually seen costumes *nearly* that bad at real ballroom competitions.
February 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word combos
I *love* the pizza flavor that's surrounded by pretzel. The cracker tubes aren't nearly as good.
February 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word frozen grapes
To be fair, they were a new food for me too.
February 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word lee jackson king
Dear Virginia,
This holiday is sketch. Please call it Martin Luther King Jr. Day like the other 49 states.
Love,
jennarenn
February 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word hydrox
My roommate swears that Hydrox cookies were better.
February 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word one googol and one
That would make a really great geek necklace. :)
February 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word sno balls
They are even better when "stuffed" with soft-serve. My favorite shack stopped selling spearmint ones. :(
February 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word al
That's okay. I'm usually bumbling around, missing innuendos left and right. Just wait.
February 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word deliver once
Excellent!
February 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word jumble ice
skip, do you ever mush dogs?
February 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word longest word ever
There's a limit?! I cry fowl.
February 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user chained_bear
Congrats! You add some fun words. :)
February 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user wrongnumber
YOU WIN!!! I love your username and just added it to this list. Congratulations.
:) jennarenn
February 14, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word wrongnumber
Don't you hate it when you dial a WrongNumber???
edit: I fixed something and now the code doesn't work. Help! (No, I didn't change the actual code. Yes, it was working before.)
February 14, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word wolf-lundmark-melotte system
jennarenn wuz here.
February 14, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word super bowel
c_b, that was...perfect.
February 14, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word al
But I really do want to know! Do you just...this is so unfair! Now I can't ask the question. ARGH!!!
February 14, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word leaves of frass
Oh, wait. This might be my favorite.
February 14, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word isn’t an agnostic just an atheist without balls
I dunno seanahan. Balls may have been covered once or twice. ;)
February 14, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word histrionically
Timely.
February 14, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word the gall of the wild
Possibly my favorite.
February 14, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word mundungus
Ah-ha! J.K. Rowling has an amazing vocabulary. Totally thought that this word was madeupical.
February 14, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word al
I *love* P.D.Q. Bach!!! How do you play a dill piccolo?
February 14, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word laura ingles wilder
My parents had an odd sense of humor.
February 14, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word al
Actually, I'm not sure. Depends on your definition of pop music.
February 13, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word slap bracelet
Somewhere, there is a picture of me sporting a gold slap bracelet in the early 90s.
February 13, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word clue
Clue got expanded into a movie at some point in the 80s. It's the only movie I know of with three different endings.
February 13, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word laura ingles wilder
Well, then it's a happy accident that she didn't make the list. :)
-jen-I-never-claimed-I-could-spell-worth-squat-a-renn
February 13, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list more-reasons-to-eat-refined-sugars
This is one of the few lists that would actually be better in real life. :) (Not meant as a diss on yo' list.)
Seriously, can you imagine some of the real-life items that lists represent just piled on top of each other? Then again, maybe you can't. I tend to find my own fun.
February 13, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word s’mores
Why does this need to be explained? Have some people actually missed out on the entire s'more experience?!?!?!
*collapses in a histrionic fit*
February 13, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word parody
Which means that he can also stalk you. *waggles eyebrows at reestee*
February 13, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word handicat
Burmese are good for that. :)
February 13, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word child, worried, husband, worried, parent, worried
Yessssss. Good memory. :)
February 12, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word wox
Excellent! I tooked it.
February 12, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word leaves
I was made to read Leaves of Grass in school. I know some people love that stuff, but I wasn't a fan at the time. See Free Associations list.
February 12, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word laura ingles wilder
Author of Little House on the Prairie. While I'm at it, is this legal on the Free Association list?
edit: Beaten to the punch. Laura Ingles will have to float off into the blue (white?) until somebody claims her.
February 12, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word child, worried, husband, worried, parent, worried
Wasn't there a word for this? I seem to remember something about somebody's father....
February 12, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word the prance
???
February 12, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word hot wheels
Hahahahaha!!! Vandanbladderstiddle. Of course.
February 12, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word corniferous
Yep, that's both the rose and the thorn.
February 12, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word hot wheels
Often the currency of toilet-training for little boys. (vandanbladderstiddles????)
February 12, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word nought
Wordies love puns. Here's a new one from fearnought screen.
February 12, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word stot
The problem is that pronk is the first word that I free-associate with stot. While I am thrilled that both words made it on the list, I see an endless loop up ahead. Somebody else needs to take the reigns.
February 12, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word teh alsome
Oooo!!!! Good inside joke. Thanks. :)
February 11, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word todally
See todal. I'll come up with some quirky replacement comment in the future.
February 11, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word histrionic
See histrionically, where I WAS NOT MENTIONED EVEN ONCE!!!!!
February 11, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word cynarctomachy
Yes, but is there a cool Greek word for that?
February 11, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word awkward starfish
You just want an excuse to add more words. ;) Be my guest.
February 11, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word velveeta
John, I think we may be talking about the same recipie. Mine only has four ingredients: broccoli, crackers, butter, and Velveeta.
February 11, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word velveeta
What I love is those tubs of spreadable port wine cheese. Slightly sketch; perfectlty wonderful. (I also have a good recipie that calls for Velveeta, but I never know what to do with the rest of the brick.)
February 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word reel
Reelly, folk dancing isn't all that exciting. I prefer swing any day of the week.
February 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word gypsophila
Baby's breath, with thanks to Treeseed.
February 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word tracy
Wasn't that actually one guy who sang all the parts?
Treeseed: Love your list title.
February 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word jenny
I am eternally grateful that that's NOT my number. Can you imagine the crank calls?
February 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word awkward starfish
That's the beautiful thing about words. You can be as greedy as you like, and there's still enough to go around.
February 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word cynarctomachy
As in, accordion music is absolutely the worst noise!!!! Who listens to that stuff???
February 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word al
Best pop piccolo solo ever.
February 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word caspian wimblewether
Oh, my. I didn't send a card. My apologies to the owner of the fish.
February 7, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word demeter
Desist!
February 7, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word the incredible lightness of boing!
Somebody should toadally add expoazed.
February 7, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word sand
When I think of Palestine, I think of Biblical characters truding through sand. See skipvia's Free Association list.
February 7, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word swedish fish
I *have* had the chocolate Twizzlers, and I admit that they confused me. They have the texture of licorice and the flavor of chocolate. Now if you found something with the opposite features, I could be a fan.
February 5, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word head register
Hee-hee. It's usually left to uselessness to spice up the conversation with a dashing pun. Wonder where he's gone.
February 5, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word concord grape
I recently had these in the raw, and they are wonderful! Taste just like the sodas.
February 5, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word sockdolager
I love that you love that expression. Almost makes me wish I could carry it off.
February 5, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list the-aubrey-maturin-list-i-m-gonna-make-someday
There you are! Welcome back. I'm gratified to see that even Wordie greats can still learn stuff. Gives me hope.
February 5, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word chained
Oh, you would have the inside scoop. Poor c_b. (Really? In January???)
February 5, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word head register
Finding my head register changed my life. Suddenly I could sing more than an entire octave. Amazing!
February 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list umbrellas-and-parasols
Just when I think we've listed it all....
February 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user jennarenn
I have 999 words. I'd like to add another couple of lists, but I find myself reluctant to get into the quadruple digits. Maybe I can find something to prune first....
February 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word chained
January is a slow time in the Let's Talk About Old Stuff industry. I'm betting that c_b is on vacation.
February 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word honky tonk
Includes classics such as, "Trashy Women", "Pickup Man", and "The Fishin' Song".
February 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word decorate
I read all of my mother's decorator magazines throughout middle and high school. Chinoiserie was often used to describe antiques.
See skipvia's Free Association List.
February 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list public-list-free-association
Cool!
February 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list u-s-and-them
Pack (I will pack your suitcase for you.)
i (short I)
Stan (like the name)
/pack-i-stan/
How do other people pronounce it?
February 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word skip out
Hmmm, do we have an out stuffie?
February 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word swedish fish
Update: Liquorice Altoids have surfaced in a local Trader Joe's. There was much rejoicing!
February 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word painstaking
I would think so. We're just all lazy bums.
January 31, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word garage band
So...what would you call a band that performs in a women's restroom? It wasn't great music, but the venue was memorable. It's also the only event I've ever attended that was broken up by the police. :)
January 31, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user thesuperiorbeing
That's okay. Wordie is very forgiving. You can ignore her for months, and she'll still give you a monster hug when you return. :)
January 31, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list seussian
Oh! Oh! Oh! I can't wait to go home and find The Sleep Book. We used to quote that one 'round the jennarenn house.
January 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word argh
Somedays (weeks, months) you just have to give up and accept that you missed out.
January 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word smarties
Thanks, sionnach. gangerh, out of curiosity, what's the matter with Essex girls?
January 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word cross
Some of us, however, has a bear to cross.
January 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word canadian
Oh my. What are we calling the actual Canadians?
January 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word clotted cream
WONDERFUL on scones, and it's got that great short o sound to boot.
Fortunately, jennarenn's waistline is not affected by her wordie comments. When posting becomes caloric, she'll be in trouble. ;)
January 29, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list i-do-not-like-them-sam-i-am
I must not be as sensitive as other folks, but it sure is a fun list.
January 28, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word crampon
Totally thought that this was a reference for women.
January 28, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word polka
He is pretty dreamy. ;)
January 28, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word smarties
Huh?
January 28, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word nervous breakdown truck
I think it's parked outside in my driveway tonight. ;)
January 28, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list ice-creams-i-have-loved
Are these all B&J flavors? What's in Blue Moon?
January 27, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list pigs-on-parade
What about the supermarket Piggly Wiggly?
January 27, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word wilbur
Our family's favorite Mr. Ed episode was the one where he's driving a van. You see this hoof step on the gas, which just sent us into fits of giggles. When Ed (inevitably) gets pulled over, he's wearing goggles, a scarf, and a driving cap. Brilliant show.
January 27, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word tilting at windmills
Lovely! I approve of windmills in any form.
January 27, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user brusselsprouts
You have a lovely username. I'm a big fan of the sprout myself.
January 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word chantilly lace
D'oh, I already made that comment!
January 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word bridecake
I LOVED that book!!! I also really want that recipie. :D
January 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word charm bracelet
Charm bracelets are less than charming. I find that they tend to get in the way.
January 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word swimming trophy in the form of a swimmer
I coached a summer league team for five years and always wanted to get my kids these really cool trophies. If you scroll down you'll see that the swimmer is actually horizontal. They were out of our price range, but the team got me one as a going-away present. :)
January 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word rearview mirror
c_b, I think we may need a picture of your desk. It is far more pimped out than any other to date.
January 23, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list in-the-name-of-all-that-is-good-and-holy
Lovely. Does Jesus go here, or does he get a list of his own?
January 22, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word awkward starfish
I was just coming here to ask about the awkward turtle. Is the awkward starfish another cool, new thing that high schoolers are doing? I feel ancient.
January 22, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word rest stop
VA actually has some nice, non-sketchy ones.
January 22, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word ecumenical
cute :)
January 22, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word ancient of days
Oooo, good use of y'all. One point for The Uselessness.
January 22, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word stop motion
Gumby!
Legos!
January 22, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word stop drop and roll
There are now two more steps: cool and call (911).
January 22, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word bus stop
I love that song, but I called it "Please Share My Umbrella" for years.
January 22, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word dictionary
Ho. Lee. Cow.
January 22, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word poop
:)
January 20, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word lemon curd
I love lemon curd!!!
January 20, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word loophole
It's it great how loophole has so many loops and holes? Somebody had a list for words like this....
January 20, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word arkansawyer
You may have found a loophole.
January 20, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list words-covered-in-faery-dust-x-y-z
Yes, you already have more words than I do. Congrats!
January 20, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word arkansawyer
Expresso, reestee, expresso. You're an ignorant American, for crying out loud. Get it "right"! ;)
January 20, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word accordion
Really??? He didn't do that when they played at Wolftrap. *miffed*
January 20, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list the-earthlink-experience
You should just go back to college. Never have I ever had such blindingly fast Internet as when I was studying too much to enjoy it.
January 20, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list in-a-pickle
Really? I love all things fried, but...pickles?
January 20, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word arkansawyer
Yes I AM!
*sniff*
*runs away crying*
January 20, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word mushroom
Yay! I'm glad somebody else watches bad flash videos.
January 20, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list inside-out-jokes
Hee.
January 20, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word arabesque
Yes. This is how every bad ballet knick knack depicts ballerinas. They often get it just slightly wrong, which drives me CRAZY.
January 19, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word accordion
Oh no! What did the poor little accordion say to get you so stirred up?
c_b, I *need* the name of that band.
January 19, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list truly-awful-music
Every time I hear the chicken dance, I think back to last year when some kids in a colleague's class could hula hoop while doing the chicken dance.
January 19, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list words-used-only-in-psychology-academic-papers
Hey dubek,
Dearth? Really? Hmmm, I have to admit it's been too long since I've read an actual article, so I'll go ahead and believe you. Have you ever read one called, The World is Round, p<.05? I'm not into psyc stats, but that one was pretty entertaining.
:) jennarenn
January 19, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user bedraggled
I love your username. Mind if I get draggled myself?
January 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list dead-or-dying-english-words
How about please and thank you?
January 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list words-that-make-me-laugh-3
You need to laugh more often. Try bananaphone. :)
January 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word arkansawyer
Everyone's had more sleep than you have, Mr. or Ms. -I-have-over-seven-THOUSAND-comments. ;)
January 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list mi-vox-s-list
At first, I didn't realize that this was an open list. Brilliant, uselessness, brilliant.
January 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list inside-out-jokes
Oy, five words and I'm already behind. ;)
January 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list inside-out-jokes
It's an open list. Feel free to add any word you think would fit. Just make sure to link to the original conversation if it didn't occur on the word in question. :)
January 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word mushroom
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger.
MUSHROOM! MUSHROOM!
January 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word dunbar's number
I'm sorry reestee, but you'd be friend #151. I'll put you first on my waiting list until somebody moves, dies, or gets surgically conjoined to their boy/girlfriend's hip.
January 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word this page intentionally left blank
Can you imagine? Thousands of feverish Ivy League hopefuls would pitch a fit and fall in it.
January 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word whatever floats your boat
Why would you want your toast burnt?
January 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word liger
There are rummored to be photos of me in full Napoleon regalia, doing The Dance. I had a 'fro, a lame 80s t-shirt, boots, and a liger name-tag. They will not be uploaded onto this site.
P.S. Hooray for Wordie at work. Don't know when that happened. :)
January 18, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list adoption-agency
Why 55 bottles? I think that 54 is feeling a little left out.
January 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user zoom
Zoom, zoom, zoom!
January 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list the-trial-of-the-wasps
???
January 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list dictionary-of-dying-danish-words
Code Blue!!! Code Blue!!!
January 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user mi-vox
Yeah, John usually cleans these things up. He'll probably leave this one since other wordies have been having fun with it.
January 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word middle earth
Poor little Wordie is just over a year old. It has only just started tottering off towards the outskirts of the English language.
January 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user thesuperiorbeing
Elementary! He's a fellow teacher!!!
January 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user mi-vox
Dang it, u. There's tea all over my roommate's couch and she's gonna be stinkin' ticked!
January 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word worry
My thought exactly.
January 17, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list trees
Druidy-druid? It's been ten hours and nobody's questioned that?
January 16, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word uncircumcised
People get stuff removed all of the time. I think that the difference is that they don't sedate the babies to the same degree that they would an adult. The poor little boys are fussy for a while after they've had the procedure, understandably so.
January 16, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word adelphithymia
Ick! Do we really need a word for this?
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word basorexia
Very uncommon among high schoolers in public places.
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word tulip tree
It's a poplar passtime 'round these parts.
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word drummer
Hey c_b,
You misspelled dummer.
;) Jen
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word specific excrement
This list also explains why frass is so entertaining.
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word knot
We're knot crazy.
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list first-list-3
I'd love to go to a Boggle gathering as long as I didn't have to, you know, actually play Boggle. Hate that game. (!) I know, I know. I'm a wordie, but can't spell worth...frass.
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list peter-greenaway
Frass is an eminently useful word.
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user bilby
Eh, 28K? I remember walking uphill in the snow to get to my 2K modem back in the mid 90s and loving every minute of it.
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word koombar
Reminds me of foobar. :)
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word pnuemonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
You're right. He might start talking again. ;)
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list former-ghosts
You oughta write Ronnie and tell him about the ghosty oppression going on around these parts.
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the user thesuperiorbeing
u, I was just going to leave a comment to that effect. Get outta my mind. :)
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list adoption-agency
Sadly, some of us don't have access to wordie during work hours. I find that it severely curtails my ability to get into the thick of things. TSB, do check out slumry's comments. She racked up over 1200 comments in under three months. Amazing.
January 15, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list tunie-banana-phone
Thanks c_b. I always forget the details.
January 14, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word llama
Half a llama
twice the lama....
January 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word bananaphone
cellular.
January 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word white house
Also, home to some hott Normal Rockwell paintings.
January 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word vog
Hee. It took me a few minutes to realize that eleven thousand words wasn't hyperbole.
January 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word vog
It's pages like this that make me want to print out wordie and bind it into a book. Wouldn't you just love to flip through the pages and hear the paper rustle? A year from now, will I remember this little thread? If I do, will I be able to find it??? I remember a similar episode on a long-forgotten word. Something about somebody wanted to display their leet knowledge of something. What will we do when we can't remember where to find all the good conversations? :(
edit: I found it! The comment was made on ennui. My faith in Wordie is restored. :)
January 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word okra
Amazing. We've found something just a little too weird for Weird Al.
January 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word failure pile
Could somebody post a link? (yawn) I'm too lazy to search.
January 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word wordie blogs
I'm too tired to post the link, but I have a link to my livejournal on my wordie profile. :)
January 10, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word bananaphone
Ahhhhh!!!! bilby, you're brilliant!!! I totally call the banana phone tunie!!!!!!
(And here's a few more exclamation marks for fun!!!!!!)
Ping pong ping pong ping pong ping...!
January 8, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list carry-me-back-to-old-virginia
The Surry House was where I first sampled peanut soup. They also had these amazing apple fritters that were simply *smothered* in powdered sugar that they served as a side instead of a dessert. Your arteries are thanking you as you're reading this.
January 8, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list carry-me-back-to-old-virginia
c_b, I'm shocked! The Pork, Pine, and Peanut Festival is only a ferry away, over in Surry County. Certainly you visited the Surry House before its untimely demise.
A little background for you out-of-towners: Surry County can only support one restaurant. One of my favorite greasy spoons, the Surry House, shut down within a year of some fancy new restaurant opening up.
January 8, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word promotion
I don't mind listing URLs as words, but the link should be on the comment page, not a direct link from the list. (I don't know if that's what you mean, but I thought it should be mentioned.)
January 7, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word pimp roll
I've seen the pimp roll executed with four (yes, four!) pairs of basketball shorts sagged from the waist down the the knees. Hilarious.
January 6, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list carry-me-back-to-old-virginia
Manassass, Toano, Staunton, and of course Shenandoah.
c_b, I am just a tiny little bit jealous that you got to Kiptopeke first. ;) Have you ever been in the autumn?
January 6, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list like-true-newfoundlanders
Good song. :) I've also been to Newfoundland, but didn't have quite the same experience. Perhaps vacationing with the folks cramped my style.
January 6, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word module
It may even suck out loud on ligonberry toast, but we'll have to check that with the modulator.
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word module
It may even suck out loud on ligonberry toast, but we'll have to check that with the modulator.
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word thin mint
Really? I don't think that they're all that much to look at.
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list creative-onomatopoeia
a_z is a guy?! I never guess correctly.
No worries, I'm not going anywhere. I'm just more
unemployedavailable during the summers. :)January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word cute as the dickens
Just read this as "cute as the chickens".
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word lebkuchen
You don't like Red Hots???? Have you ever had one that came with its very own lebkuchen attached to the back?
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word gombeen
I've heard that nuns do a really great LOOK OF DEATH. Never had the good fortune to be Catholic, so I missed all the "fun".
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word pouze
Nah, reestee had us at "excrement".
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word meeteesee
Or heee could just bee heemself.
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word lebkuchen
Red Hots are spicy little cinnamon candies sold in the US. My grandma used the frost the lebkuchen with white icing and place three little Red Hots in a cluster on the top of the lucky cookies. Less fortunate treats got a lonely nut.
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the list creative-onomatopoeia
How fun! I haven't been on in ages, and what do I find but a comment directed at me right there on front page. I'd at least add pronk, but it's your list. :)
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word gombeen
Well, the only thing a teacher really needs to do is shoot you is the LOOK OF DEATH. Collecting the heads could get her classroom all messy.
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word nuß-ecken
Could we get a description?
edit: Moo, moo, see the comment on the Cookie Monster list.
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word lebkuchen
German spice cookies with all kind of wonderful stuff inside of them. You want the ones topped with redhots instead of walnuts.
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word thin mint
I always eat the entire roll, which is why I can't buy them anymore. :( They're even better frozen!
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word module
I've always wondered how you pronouced words with an ampersand in them.
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word gombeen
I think it's a teacher trick to choose one or two vocab words and beat them to death during the year. I had a geometry teacher who was particularly fond of superfluous. Dawdle is my personal mission for the 07/08 school year.
January 4, 2008
jennarenn commented on the word short pants
Freddie Munster wore these throughout the entire series.
December 31, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word uva
Did you go there?
December 31, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word combover
A great way to get women
to be "just friends".
December 30, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word fromunda cheese
I'm sorry dear. Try to think about brie or funnel cakes or bacon. That always makes me feel better. :)
December 30, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word short pants
Little boys used to have to wait until they were eightish (?) until they got to wear long pants.
December 30, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word uva
Wa-hoo wa!
December 30, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user sonofgroucho
Tom swifties? Here you go:
"These are the propulsion systems used by NASA for the moonshots," said Tom apologetically.
Apollo (as in Apollo 13)
+
Jet
:) j
December 30, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list christmas-words-that-dont-sound-christmasy-but-really-are
Divorce? Really? Where are you looking?
December 29, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia
But then somebody new would add it, and then we'd have 667.
December 29, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word saltwater marsh
One of my favorite ecosystems. :)
December 29, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word bananaphone
I'm always a little behind, but a friend *just* showed me this.
December 29, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list the-visual-matches-the-meaning
What a neat idea!
December 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list take-me-to-your-whosit
"Who is your teacher?" strikes fear in the hearts of kids everywhere. :)
December 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word features
Frankly u, I would not want the option, "Never show me comments by this user." People say dumb, insensitive things, and refusing them an audience is refusing them feedback as well as the opportunity to grow. :) I can think of several times when some of our best users forgot themselves, myself included.
December 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ipond
Horrible.
December 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word avoir un oeil qui dit merde à l'autre
Am I getting the literal translation correct? "To have han eye who said **** to the other?" It's been a while since French class.
December 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word lexisphere
Isn't cheese-rolling a sister sport to zorbing?
December 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word holy hand grenade of antioch
Yesssss! Somebody else finally listed it.
December 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word features
Dear John,
You rock like a good mica shist.
Love and cookies,
jennarenn
December 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word supercalliwhat
Me too! After all, it is a small world. ;)
December 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word eye rhyme
I *love* that verse of Come, Thou Fount. Nobody else ever believes me. Do you happen to know what denomination supports that version? :) j
December 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word listmaster
Ah mollusque, if you're going to pick up after uselessness, you've got a looong way to go. Creating ghosts is what he actually gets paid to do; going to work is just a hobby. ;)
December 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word kicks ass at dominoes
What did the dominoes ever do to him?
December 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word festivus
I know men (plural!) who lack, on average, three outta four of the aforementioned articles. If I have to:
a. put my dirty trash into my clean purse,
b. tote said trash across the den, or
c. ask for assistance
you ain't gettin' no second date.
December 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word festivus
Dear Bachelors of the World,
You need the following items in your bathroom:
handsoap
handtowel
tiny trash can with a liner
extra roll of tp
Regards,
jennarenn
December 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word processed meats
I'd rather have the bacon and die happy. See previous comments concerning fried goodness for clarification.
December 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list tom-swifties
"It only took me a month, but I finally get it, said Jenny elatedly.
December 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word n.i.d.
I am soooooo going to add this just as soon as this page lets me.
December 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word paddywhack
Why would anyone *ever* need another monicker for the exquisitely named Ruddy Duck? I'm a little ashamed of the Commonwealth.
December 8, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word rightpondia
Surly, you're not intimating that nonsense is anything less than valid?
December 8, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word papaya
Yeah, pregnant women usually have enough papapapapain to look forward to already. ;)
December 8, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word satlav
Here's a question: if I text from the States, will they give me the nearest location in Westminster?
December 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word cheerful
I sure can't see you. ;)
December 1, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word loty07 most likely to be found staring at the grass off in left field
Eh, I was thinking of random lists. It can go; I'm not too attached.
November 29, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list the-incredible-shrinking-list
Spammer???? I'm just very friendly. To people I don't know. Who need to purchase a new wristwatch.
November 29, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word has grasshoppers springing from his or her head
Hahahahahahah. I missed you guys. :)
November 29, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word peeler
Thanks u, but some things are better left to the imagination.
November 29, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user uselessness
jenna and rejen. problem solved. :)
November 29, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word loty07 most likely to be found staring at the grass off in left field
Of course, now I'm looking at this category and thinking that it could go another way. Many of slumry's lists were simply what fell into her head that day. Take Some Wednesday words as an example.
November 24, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word loty07 most innovative
I'm really rather torn. I think that Word Guidelines for Wordie could fit in on either most innovative or best meta list. Thoughts?
November 24, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word loty07 most likely to be found staring at the grass off in left field
c_b is the master at this. I happen to love Things My Twenty-Pound Dog Has Eaten.
November 24, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word loty07 best aesthetic bang for your buck
georgielily is the queen of lovely lists. One of my personal favorites is Red.
November 24, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word loty07 best knee-slapper
I'm also going to nominate Thunderfoot's Characters for a Jewish Star Wars.
November 24, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word loty07 best knee-slapper
I'm going to nominate Reestee's Name Suggestions for Ultra-Compact Cars and Name Suggestions for Even Bigger SUVs and Trucks as a set.
November 24, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word faulter
Could you possibly mean falter? :)
November 24, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word mikeropology
Clearly, the study of Mike.
November 24, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user mikeropology
I love your username! Is mikeropology the study of Mike? :) Jen
November 24, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word features
You'll need to talk to John about that. It might cut down on membership.
November 22, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word big zombie sheriff of wordie
I nominate c_b. She's already got the necessary guns. ;)
November 22, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word features
Fewer misspellings = fewer zombies
That is to say, I don't think it's right to delete a 'word' once it has a comment on it. If we edit out the abandoned misspellings, there will be fewer opportunities to create zombies.
November 22, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user jenbug
Hmmm, I think that what Wordie needs is more Jens. Now where can I find another Jen...?
November 22, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user michaelchang
Hey Michael,
The tag page is beautiful today. Thank you.
:) Jen
November 22, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list furniture-i-never-had
You haven't *lived* until you've slept in a waterbed. :)
November 22, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list lists-of-the-year
Categories:
Best Knee-slapper
Most Innovative
Best Meta list
Best Aesthetic Bang for Your Buck
Most likely to be found staring at the grass off in left field ;)
Best All Around (I envision BAR as the Grand Prize.)
November 22, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word lozenge
Said friend actually pronounces it "lozenger", but that's still a darling limerick.
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word lozenge
My friend from up Minnesota just remarked, "There's no 'R'; I'm so suprised." Hahahahahah.
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word tags
I can! Just tell me who.
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word bag
"She must have had something going for her; she bagged Marilyn Manson."
"If they brought you Marilyn Manson in a bag, would you actually want to bag Marilyn Manson?"
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list at-least-two-apostrophes-or-your-money-back
Cool idea. See y'all for a discussion of contractions.
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word down
where one lays the smack
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list meet-virjenia
Introverted--not shy. :)
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word tags
Has anybody checked out the tags page recently? I admit, I'm a tad vexed by the direction that some of them are taking. Is there a way to clean them up or provide some guidelines?
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list creative-onomatopoeia
Was this list inspired by the pronk and stot conversation?
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word loty07
Aw, you guys are too sweet. I still think that the Word Guidelines for Wordie needs to be in the running, b/c it was the first list used to convey an idea, rather than a list of words.
Another thought: Could this evolve into a series of superlatives? Funniest? Best Breach of the Fourth Wall? Most Creative? Best All Around?
Still another thought: Nobody's nominated Characters for a Jewish Star Wars, but it's consistently on people's favorites lists.
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list you-are-what-you-eat
Don't you mean alsome? ;) In any case, today I am cookiedoughivorous.
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word boulevard of broken dreams
My first reaction was, "THERE'S A SISTER SITE???" It's sad, I know.
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word doubt-sowing
You'll never really know.
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list pernicious-parasites
I like how it's hidden somewhere in the middle.
November 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list bear-with-me
Cool! I love stuffies. :)
November 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list items-in-a-grocery-store
Where do you shop?
November 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word pomiferous
Didn't you used to have another hobby, editing or something? ;)
November 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word bug
I seem to have missed all the excitement. I'm fine with all the comments that were made in my name. Now where to add bug...?
November 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list cakemix-s-words
Neat idea. I've used sunny in the past. I think uselessness had a list where people submitted these. You ought to check it out.
November 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word cakemix
Yet another fabulous username.
November 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word bug
test
November 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word bug
Hi John: The comment function has gone totally crazy - some comments I have made are showing up attributed to others; some words don't allow me to comment, but ask me to log in. it seems i'm not the only one experiencing these difficulties.
david
November 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word bug
Hey John,
I saw on the main page that jennarenn commented on this word, saying she was unable to comment on certain words but could on others. I noticed this also--for example, neither jennarenn nor I can comment on the "bugs" page (it tells me to register or login) but we can on this one.
Only, jennarenn's comment is not visible to me on this page, and nor is anyone else's.
Noticed this with some other comments that were on the front page, including yours--went to respond but that page asked me to register or login.
November 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word bug
Hey John,
I hope you're having a good day. I'm only signed into certain pages today. For example, I can't comment on bugs, but I can leave a comment on this page.
:) Jen
November 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list triads
Wait a minute c_b, how can you tell?
November 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list meet-virjenia
Of course it is. I didn't include eats babies, or any of my other bad habits. ;)
November 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word wet blanket
Similar to a stick in the mud.
November 17, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word astroturfing
Hey John,
I just stumbled across your comment. Have you heard about this site called Wordie? It's like Flickr, but without the photos. You should check it out.
:) Jennarenn
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word loty07
uselessness's Word Guidelines for Wordie started a good discussion on how we wanted to use the site.
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word loty07
Yeah, I was just gonna ask about that. ;) I can't choose one, but these two made me laugh out loud:
Name Suggestions for Ultra-Compact Cars and "Name Suggestions for Even Bigger SUVs and Trucks" as a set.
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list fabulous-usernames
Thanks John! They're on the list.
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list meet-virjenia
Thank you! You're so sweet.
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user papageno
Attention fellow wordies: Papageno listed the s-word because it actually belonged on a list. A big words list? You don't need no stinkin' big words list. You're wordie enough to stick that sucker in context. So kick back and enjoy nice, cool congratulatory blurb on your profile, Mr. Schadenfreude-lister. You've earned it.
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word pontiac
They named a car after that guy?
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word chewy
Also an adorable character from Star Wars. :)
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word shoey
shoey rhymes with Chewy. I think it's adorable!
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user shoey
Oh, I immediately thought of Chewy. :)
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word perhapsolutely
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps.
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word gruntle
It's a real word?
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word kafuffle
Did you mean kerfuffle?
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word duck boots
When I was getting ready for college, my mom told me that duck boots would be all the rage. I have no idea why I believed her. They're clunky, uncomfortable, and they make your feet look even larger than they already are.
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ...
It's also a brand of over-priced t-shirts.
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word object permenance
This is why peek-a-boo is so much fun for the little ones. They've just learned that when Daddy's face is covered by his hands, it doesn't actually cease to exist.
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list stuffie-and-the-green-grass-grows-all-around
your recess, storage, dryer?
Is there a stuffie for plain, old out? I seem to remember that that may have been where slumry brought up out of pocket.
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list dogs-named-in-russian-literature
I *knew* there had to be at least one list that reestee hadn't done yet. ;)
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word surfeit
Did we nominate pronk for woty07?
edit: Glad to see that somebody was already on it. :)
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word surfeit
Awwww. Do you have pictures that you could post? What happened to them once they grew up?
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ringxiety
Oh. *smacks head*
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list obstinate-buffaloes
It might be too common, but what about a pride of lions? You seem to be giving ones like herd, flock, and swarm a pass, but I thought I'd offer it up.
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word surfeit
Hahahahahahah!!! Is this one for real?
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word business
What does one ferret say to another who's crashed his party?
I don't get all up in *your* business!
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word kaleidoscope
That is so apt.
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ringxiety
Is that a reference?
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word stuffed
Good eye. How did you catch that?
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word set
Zoiks! We're witnessing history in the making.
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list words-from-freerice-com
Eh, I'm at home sick today. A pox on all websites that vex me this day!
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word sawt
Interesting. Where are you getting these from?
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list words-from-freerice-com
So, I decided to get to level 1 and work my way up. Interesting factoid: Oviparous is a nine levels lower than viviparous. Any thoughts on that? (Anyone?)
By the way, nice idea for a list. :)
November 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list words-from-freerice-com
Ok, how can opprobrium and officious both be at the same level?
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word citation
It gives me a warm little glow to look at the citations stats on the homepage (currently topping 35,000) and know that over a thousand of them are mine.
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list c-5
Eeek!!! Hold her back, hold her back!
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word wellspring
...of the joy of living....
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list kraut-rocks
At last! A *legit* reason to list schadenfreude! Papageno, you won today's doorprize. Please step this way....
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list words-from-freerice-com
Sometimes I really take issue with the way words are "leveled". No specific examples, maybe I should go play.
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list welcome-to-tchotchke-land
Cute list!
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list reasons-to-love-the-steelers
I want to hear more about the terrible towels.
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word "befuddlement and swearing" questionmark
Ha! Wordie suggested this one when I tried to search for nettled. Type in n, and this will pop up first.
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word wordieing
You sound nettled. No worries, I mispell things all the time. ;)
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word league of extrawordy gentlemen
It's not global warming; it's just my impervious polyester leisure suit!
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ringxiety
I have no problem with junk. I just think it's crisper when they get it right. ;)
edit: crisper? more crisp? Neither sounds right to my ear.
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ringxiety
Which is complete junk, because people with a TS clearance wouldn't be talking about work in public, much less a whispering gallery.
I've heard that 24 has similar inaccuracies.
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word trapper keeper
RRRRRIIIIIIPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list c-5
Uh, oh. I think the wordworm crawled onto the wrong list!
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word league of extrawordy gentlemen
That was fun! Really gives me a fresh perspective on my dad's closet.
November 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list stpeter-s-words
Or, John could subdivide each list into pages of approximately 100 words.
November 13, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list my-little-_____
Sweet doll
November 13, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word womonym
Ooo! Can somebody versed in graphic design put out the Wordie version of a Google doodle? I know that it would be completely useless, but I think that a birthday necessitates a little frivolity. Not that I'm thinking of anyone in particular....
November 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word context
Can we stick this on a stuffie somewhere?
November 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word antonomasia
Yeah, just looked at my own lists for the first time in ages. I think what was throwing me off is that you changed the name of your Bird Wirds list or something.
November 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word it's all good
Picture a custodian in his 50s high-fiving kids and telling them "It's ALL good!" Mr. X walks around like he’s got the best job on Earth. I used to be a naysayer, but then my perspective changed.
November 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word antonomasia
Hehehe. Did you redo your lists, c_b? I *know* that your second list didn't used to be a Tunie.
November 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word loggerheads
Could loggerheads ever be at loggerheads? They seem too placid.
November 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word cabochon
Actually, uncut cabbage will last for about a month in the fridge. ;)
November 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word cholera
So my friend decided that The Painted Veil would be a "fun" Friday night movie.
November 10, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word stirrup
HATE, HATE, HATE!!!! But only when applied to pants. I cannot begin to express how much I disliked stirrup pants, even when they were in fashion. They press on your knees in the most unpleasant way.
November 8, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word inchoate
I know it's wrong, but it always looks like IN-cho-ate to my eye. Why didn't the queen consult me when she fashyned her English? Hmph!
November 8, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user chano_the_brown_fist_of_god
That is some serious username you got going on. Can we call you Chano, or just The FIST?
November 8, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word pun
Really? You are simply filled to the brim with useful tidbits, even eight months later.
November 8, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list words-that-make-velvetrabbit-squeak-with-despair
I happen to love your list names.
November 8, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word slug
Funny, I think an aversion to slugs is rather normal.
(Points for your use of queer!)
November 8, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word wella, wella, wella
Tell me more, tell me more!
November 4, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word saving
I wish I could take the credit. Sadly, that one was stolen from a commercial I was watching while on Wordie.
November 3, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word oprah
The name Orpah always reminds me of the word porpoise.
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word jentacular
I get my words from all over Wordie. :)
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word mynah
What's your beef with tuna fish?
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word oprah
She's confirmed it on her show.
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ♖☞
Good. We're all over at my place, eating my mom's cookies.
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word shirt
What about good one-liners? We have them in spades.
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ink pen
Yes reestee, in the South there are Wawas in the South.
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word van gogh
I cried. Thank you, Mr. Uselessness.
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word utilize
Who says that nicknames have to be short? I'd argue that it can be long with a nice flow.
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word saving
What was that?
It's our savings.
What's it doing?
Making a sandwich.
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word kudzu
OH MY WORD, there are definitions on the word pages!!! Every time I take a day or two off, the place completely changes. Our little Wordie is growing up so fast.
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word kudzu
I believe it's actually illegal to plant in some states.
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word jeri thompson
uselessness taught me how on this list.
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word crayon
I am decidedly a member of the "crown" camp. So how's about them apples?
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word tagyoureit
Tag!
November 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word petticoat
Also, something to keep your skirts at their fullest.
October 30, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list computer-connection-outlets
Outlets? Like the one that my student tried to stick her finger in the other day? Aie! No hyperbole here. No substance either. ;)
October 30, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word turkey shoot
Oh my goodness! A friend and I stopped by this tiny convenience store in the mountains of South Carolina. There was a bulletin board by the door simply plastered in Polaroids of terminated turkeys and deceased deer. Each photo was labeled with the animal's size and the hunter's name. This was also the store where we saw the KKK bumper sticker. Sketchy....
October 28, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word white on rice
White on rice! One of my coworkers uses this expression, and I love it.
October 28, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word swan
My dad says, "I swannie!" No clue how to spell that.
October 28, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list identify-the-wordie
No, y'all just don't know yourselves very well. ;)
October 28, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list double-your-fun
Sounds perfectly logical to me. I usually keep my raccoons in the tool shed, but a nook would work well too.
October 26, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word luxuriant flowing hair club for scientists
They have their own website! Silly things always make my day.
October 26, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word out loud on toast with lingonberry butter
Hahahahahahah. Can't wait to see what else you've cooked up when I come back. :)
October 26, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list how-does-it-suck-let-me-count-the-ways
I love this list. I kinda hate that I love this list, but it's wonderfully funny! It reminds me of that country act, Big & Rich. They have the worst songs, and I enjoy them all. :)
October 26, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list identify-the-wordie
chained_bear is caffeinated. It's either c_b or r--I know we've had a conversation about this.
jennarenn is fried goodness.
John is dissociative. ???
reesetee is abecedarian. Really, this fits everybody.
rocksinmypockets is winsome.
seanahan is sophistical. I might actually bet real monopoly money on this one. ;)
skipvia is tenacious. ???
uselessness is rapprochemental. He gets people together.
P.S. We got report card forms today. I'll be out of pocket until the 6th.
P.P.S. What adjective do you think slumry would choose for herself?
October 26, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word listless
So true. I always feel like a bit of a parasite, but the comments are so much more fun and low-stress.
October 26, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word jar jar binks
Always makes me wonder, "what was George thinking?"
October 24, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list words-that-rhyme-with-larynx
Syrinx?
October 24, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word character shoes
Awww. They were so much better than toe shoes! Brings back memories of Miss Belastrachi fussing at me to keep my arms up. :)
October 23, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word footnote
I did find the following delightful notes at the end of "Deconstructing Astronomy's Holy Grail" by Steve Nadis (AIR May/June 2006).
2. I can't cite any official "source" for this statement, but trust me, it's true.
3. Hinted at (though not explicitly detailed) in the aforementioned "In Search of the Holy Grail," Annals of Improbable Research, March/April 1996, pp. 4-6...
21. Reference unknown; lost by the editor of this journal (though he is certain to deny it and cast blame elsewhere--on a surrogate, perhaps).
22. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle never wrote this mystery but surely would have had there been an additional installment in the Sherlock Holmes saga.
23. You can be sure I have much more to say on this subject, but my editor is kind of stingy when it comes to "word count." Fortunately, he tends to get tired by the end of a wearying article like this and, as a result, inattentive. If you are reading this note, you can be sure he never got this far. His loss is our gain.
Tee-hee. There were other footnotes, but they weren't funny.
October 23, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word dilettante
That makes me sad. It's such a pretty word for a dabbler.
October 22, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word monosyllabic
"Monosyllabic isn't." -skipvia
October 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list monosyllabic-words-in-the-wordie-top-100
You're so good. (I'm also positively *thrilled* that somebody else is on right now.) :)
October 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word pumpkin
I like pukkin. :) I think we all understand that you were joking, but I much prefer when stabby is directed at the words themselves.
October 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word jeez
Actually it's the frass, as well as the expired crickets themselves. Ugh.
October 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list monosyllabic-words-in-the-wordie-top-100
Shirt quote: why the heck is "monosyllabic" five freakin' syllables?
Good one c_b.
October 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list the-several-stages-of-wordie-addiction
c_b, the same thing happened to me. I ended up leaving the list.
October 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list the-several-stages-of-wordie-addiction
palooka, you are spot on. I responded to my dry period by deleting lists.
October 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list monosyllabic-words-in-the-wordie-top-100
It seems most wordies have something else on their minds.
October 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user soitoldthatfool
I love your username.
October 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word smack yourself in the head
In the past seven days, 1851 comments were made by the top ten alone. It was *quite* a week.
October 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word pumpkin
Ah, pumpkin. I had that nickname as a child. It was pronounced PUMP! kin.
*waiting to see if Seanahan will add PUMP!kin* ;)
October 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user thinkmydear
about what?
October 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word jeez
Crickets are only icky when you keep them confined to cages for weeks. Then the smell gets pretty intense.
October 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word dominiknitrix
My roommate just saw a t-shirt last night that read, "Will knit for tattoos." I thought that it was cute.
October 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word kraft single
Where?
October 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list moritherapy-s-words
moritherapy, you might want to click on the word struwwelpeter and leave your comment there too. Lots of cool conversations happen on the words themselves, and you don't want to miss out. :)
The words on this list are good examples.
October 20, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list out-with-the-verbs
wig out
October 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list out-with-the-nouns
Good one.
October 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word nouveau riche
But some people's mothers chose ugly silver!
Hi mom.
October 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word myfaceborkutspace
Have a slice.
October 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word brangelina
I posted the answer on your profile so future generations would have the opportunity to figure it out for themselves. :)
October 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user seanahan
I wonder who's kissing her now. :)
October 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word soitoldthatfool
soitoldthatfool all about my drinking problem.
October 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word spookymilk
spookymilk occasionally inhabits my fridge.
P.S. That is the very FIRST hyperlink that I have ever done from memory. :D
October 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list best-wordie-user-names
Great list c_b!
October 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word rice
Cool! Anybody know how high the levels go?
October 19, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word wordtuplets
Such as reestee's lists of words for tiny cars and huge suvs? If I had the time I'd make those lists into some cool merch. (hint, hint)
October 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word league of extrawordy gentlemen
Oooo! Sounds like we need our own walnut-paneled lounge filled with cigar smoke, lofty conversation, and crystal decanters good gin.
October 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word hush puppy
Ooo, trivet and I have matching lists!
October 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word commenty
I remember a week, back in the dark ages, when I was on top with about sixty comments. Times change.
October 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word fried goodness
My personal term for all that God created to help tighten up those arteries. Some examples include bacon, hush puppies, apple fritters with powdered sugar, fried chicken, and homemade doughnuts.
October 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ubiquity
Skip, you've got to stop hanging around the uselessness.
October 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word earworm
The soundtrack is back! Who did that?
*huming along*
October 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word quim
Eek!!!!
October 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word typewriter
Eh. Eraser marks cost me my A back in 9th grade keyboarding class. I'm less nostalgic.
October 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word utilikilt
How do you know this? Are there pictures?
October 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word xmas
...making it even *easier* to teach children to read.
October 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list because-i-said-so-that-s-why
I love the list title. :)
October 18, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word shirt
Excellent suggestion.
October 17, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word merch
I'm way behind in my reading, so I just read your post John. In fact, I did a rather embarassing little dance. I've been *wanting* a wordie t-shirt. Particularly anything I can wear in front of other people's kids. If we're taking requests, I would be up for a stuffie shirt. :)
In addition to my conversations list, check out chit-chat and idle chatter. Right now they're organized by legnth, but that needs to be redone. I'll turn it in with my TPS report.
October 17, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word moxie
Wearing a sea foam green polyester suit with a pink ruffled shirt and white patent leather shoes takes moxie.
On a side note, why isn't sea foam one word? Both Dictionary.com & Word want to split in half. I think that the two halves want to sit together.
October 17, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word utilikilt
Kilts of any sort are alluring. Alton Brown needs a utilikilt.
October 17, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word nascar
Your dog knows NASCAR???
October 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user reesetee
Just wanted to apologize in case my comments on rhythm belcher came out the wrong way. You weren't the one I was worried about. :)
October 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word cheesois
Five down, 264 to go!
October 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list real-names
Ah, I wonder if that's the same Holly Wood that I've heard of.
October 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word earworm
I have a student named Quinn this year. I've been playing Quinn the Eskimo in my head ever since planning week. Every time I call the child's name, it starts over.
Moral: Don't name your child Quinn.
October 16, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word rhythm belcher
Wow. I just realized that people actually *could* stalk me online. Why don't you friend me instead? :)
October 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word rhythm belcher
Then stalk away. :)
October 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word gangster
Don't be greedy.
October 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word rhythm belcher
How exactly do you stalk people on Facebook if you only know their username?
October 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word rhythm belcher
Meant only in the most complementary manner.
October 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word gangster
Maybe you could set the building on fire.
October 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word earworm
But will you still love it tomorrow?
October 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word columbine
You must be practicing for your TS clearance!
October 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word rhythm belcher
If I were that skinny, I'd be one happy camper. ;)
October 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word weeb
I'd like to get my hands on the dweeb who wrote that!
October 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word columbine
And yet, you keep telling us all about New Mexico.
October 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word features
Great ideas, seanahan!
October 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word white chocolate
Anybody remember the Zero bar? It only had 60 g of sugar!
October 15, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word maroon
Wha? *hangs head*
October 13, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word marginalizing my discourse
Hahahahahahhahahaha. See waxed paper.
October 13, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word white chocolate
You are SSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO wrong!
October 13, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word waxed paper
I am afraid that I may be out of The Loop as well. We'll just start our own loop. One that maybe can work on my work maybe not blocking wordie during work hours. Just a thought.
October 13, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word get down with your bad self
Ditto. I couldn't LOL because I couldn't breathe.
October 13, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word aberdevine
Oh, the unbearable coolness of it all!!!
October 13, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word loves reese's peanut butter cups
They come with nuts???
October 13, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word kimchi
Frankly, I'm not a fan, although I do appreciate the creativity it took to say, "hey, let's take that delicious, crispy cabbage and soak it in yucky vinegar for several months," similar to the creativity it requires to keep a sentence aloft through endless phrases, clauses, and comma-splices, like a balloon batted aloft by a group of bored adolescents late at night.
That was so illegal. :)
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word dickensian workhouse fare
Are those your kitties??? They're ridiculously cute. :)
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word wet bread
White chocolate is definitely heavenly. I don't care if it's not real chocolate. :)
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list tunie-lukey-s-boat
I love Great Big Sea!!! Mad points.
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list conversations-for-the-ages
Yay! I'm a fan. I'd missed slough of despond.
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word clue-by-four
This word came to mind yesterday, and I fondly thought of this page. :)
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word weeaboo
'Cause I feel bad for the little cartoon character.
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word todal
My school computer security system has BLOCKED WORDIE!!! I'm rather upset, especially since the comments page has exploded recently. I'll never keep up once slumry returns!!!
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list colbert-nation
Oh, I'm so glad! I thought I was the only one who couldn't figure out how to add tags.
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ikea
Love the song; hate the idea of disposable furniture.
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ctl-b
Now if work hadn't blocked my precious Wordie, I'd be tons happier.
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word weeaboo
Why?
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list watch-your-language-young-man
cheese and crackers
holy shrimp
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word nee naw
How cute!
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word cheapdate
I love nerds with a good sense of humor. :) Wasn't there a hair club for scientists at some point?
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word curry
I thought that there were few things worse than the Ed School by this name, but this conversation is one of them.
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word cheese and rice
Similar to cheese and crackers!
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user qvaak
How do you pronounce Qvaak?
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word compound interest
I happen to enjoy your use of jolly good. :)
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word moist
Ok, why is Flickr/Yahoo asking for my credit-card number?
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word todal
This conversation todally illuminates somebody's facebook status. :)
October 12, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word nucular
:)
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word releasing my hips
Are you a dancer?
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word braintoast
Does anybody else remember the flying toasters screensaver? I bet
braintoast does. :)
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user braintoast
This username is *so* added. :) Jen
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user rocksinmypockets
It's actually a play for two actors that has half a dozen characters. The actors will just suddenly change their posturing, and you know that they're a different character. It was some of the best acting I've seen in real life, but not one of the better plays. It's a bit of a downer.
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word minced oath
Reminds me of mincemeat, which is heaven.
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word fluffy snowflake
One awesome teddy bear.
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word shaken teddy bear syndrome
I think your daugh taught a few things to my cat. Fluffy Snowflake was almost bigger than Madison was, but that didn't prevent him for carrying it around by the tummy. No idea how that cat saugh where he was going.
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word coke
Cheerwine is still around and kicking, although you can only find Diet Cheerwine in the Carolinas.
Oh Colleen, would you say, "I want a regular diet Coke"? Just wondering.
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word moist
How did this word make it onto The History of Cool?
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word warfarin
It's no fun listing normal words! Hasn't u taught you anything?!
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user colwilson
Maybe ey fries something other than chicken. ;)
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word data smog
What an apt description!
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word i'n't
No it ain't!
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word cispadane
Do you ever sit up at night and wonder: What if Wikipedia is wrong?
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word lychnobite
Actually, there are several:
resident
undergrad (but only during exam time)
mom
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user rocksinmypockets
Cool username! Did you ever see the play Stones in His Pockets?
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word esperanto
Because English is noted for its limited vocabulary?
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word mollusk
See clam.
October 11, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word wilhelm scream
Just commenting so I can find this later. :)
October 10, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word fido
THE list? That really narrows it down. ;)
October 10, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word scion
Possibly. Were you one of those skinny boys who glowed white? ;)
October 10, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user copycatalyst
Awesome username. :)
October 9, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word moot
Wow, I am so guilty.
October 9, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word random
Oh no, did I delete a good list? I could only find two words, so I decided to chuck it. I'm such a minimalist!
Hee-hee.
October 9, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list from-the-vault
Floppies!!! Did the 5" ones actually flop? I don't quite remember....
October 9, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ni
Oh, and no idea why I listed this on my shorter and sweet list. Clearly needs to be moved to conversations at this point.
October 9, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ni
I did invite folks to play back when I had all the time in the world. It's not my fault if y'all choose not to live in the Eastern Time Zone. ;P
October 9, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word www.hubbuzz.com
Spammers get smilies? I want stock options, or at least sammies! ;)
October 9, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word spy wednesday
Really, it's a day the church sets aside so the clergy can go watch classic James Bond flicks. ;)
October 9, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word make him captain of an exxon tanker
YARRR! This is by FARRR my favorite.
October 9, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word clam
Clam-I-Am!
October 9, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ni
I agree with c_b. My sense of humor is difficult to translate into the written word, so I often edit or delete my comments. I always leave my stuff after somebody else has replied to it.
October 8, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word ,
Argh! I hate commas; the rules are so bendy.
October 8, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word egregious
Sometimes a word slips itself into every available conversation, until I begin to annoy even myself. This weekend it was egregious.
October 8, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list guten-tag-the-original-five-star-system
You need to stop coming up with cool ideas. I'm sick and tired of favoriting(?) your darn lists! ;P
October 8, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word tag
John, you are so good. I was going to leave a question about tags on this page, but you preempted it. :)
October 6, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word zanahorÃas
This reminded me of the tryst conversatoin from ages ago. :)
October 6, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list fake-slang-i-actually-use
This list is the pants!
October 6, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word sparkle
Sparkle is also a children's skip-counting game. :)
October 6, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word dad dancing
SonofGroucho, you have no idea how happy that makes me. :) According to my mom, Dad excelled at dad dancing, which is why I've never seen him dance
October 5, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list words-i-used-to-misread
Myzeld! My AP English teacher talked about that mispronunciation. It had never occured to me, but it make so much sense. (Ooo! Ooo! Do I get to complain about how badly the English alphabet sucks???)
October 5, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word blink
SonofGroucho, this *is* a classic wordie page. brtom hasn't commented in ages, and I've already added it to one of my conversations lists. :)
October 5, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word frass
Alas, the insect unit is actually in October, but I *will* be using this word tomorrow. :)
October 3, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word afterpain
Rub it in. At least we get an average of seven extra years to heckle our offspring about the ordeal.
October 3, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word hilarious misunderstanding
So I lied. I finally added drinking problem. ;)
October 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word hilarious misunderstanding
Sigh. To add, or not to add? I finally gave up and added airplane!
October 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list monty-python-words
I humbly submit the holy hand grenade of antioch.
October 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the list idle-chatter
9:22pm
October 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word tacky
The World's Tackiest Garage
October 2, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word chilver
Snap!
September 25, 2007
jennarenn commented on the user fungusamongus
Hi! You have an officially awesome username. :)
September 25, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word bacon
At a recent family wedding, one of the uncles let slip that my mom, the health nut, knows how to make doughnuts from scratch. She's been holding out on us all these years.
September 25, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word raining fish
Oh no, my work blocked the link. I'm intrigued.
September 25, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word hilarious misunderstanding
Does anybody know which conversation this inside joke started on? I *want* it.
September 24, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word squarehead
I bet slumry is suffering from exhaustion. Keeping at the top of the comment list isn't for the faint of heart. ;) I did always think that there was a real life connection between you and c_b. Is that untrue?
September 23, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word nutella
It just that Nutella seems so similar to dessert. That makes me seriously reconsider the nutritional value of PB&J.
September 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word vacuous
This word *perfectly* describes the face of one of my students. Some days I want to walk over and check his pulse.
September 21, 2007
jennarenn commented on the word nutella
Less sugar than jam? You can't be serious.
September 21, 2007
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