Neologism winners 01/19/2012
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Once again, The Washington Post has published the winning submissions to its yearly neologism contest, in which readers are asked to supply alternative meanings for common words.
The winners are:
Coffee (n.), the person upon whom one coughs.
Flabbergasted (adj.), appalled over how much weight you have gained.
Abdicate (v.), to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.
Esplanade (v.), to attempt an explanation while drunk.
Willy-nilly (adj.), impotent.
Negligent (adj.), describes a condition in which you absentmindedly answer the door in your nightgown.
Lymph (v.), to walk with a lisp.
Gargoyle (n), olive-flavored mouthwash.
Flatulence (n.) emergency vehicle that picks you up after you are run over by a steamroller.
Balderdash (n.), a rapidly receding hairline.
Testicle (n.), a humorous question on an exam.
Rectitude (n.), the formal, dignified bearing adopted by proctologists.
Pokemon (n), a Rastafarian proctologist.
Oyster (n.), a person who sprinkles his conversation with Yiddishisms.
Frisbeetarianism (n.), (back by popular demand): The belief that, when you die, your soul flies up onto the roof and gets stuck there.
Circumvent (n.), an opening in the front of boxer shorts worn by Jewish men.
The Washington Post’s Style Invitational also asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition.
The winners are:
Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future.
Foreploy (v): Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid.
Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period.
Giraffiti (n): Vandalism spray-painted very, very high.
Sarchasm (n): The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn’t get it.
Inoculatte (v): To take coffee intravenously when you are running late.
Hipatitis (n): Terminal coolness.
Osteopornosis (n): A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.)
Karmageddon (n): its like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it’s like, a serious bummer.
Decafalon (n.): The grueling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you.
Glibido (v): All talk and no action.
Dopeler effect (n): The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly.
Arachnoleptic fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you’ve accidentally walked through a spider web.
Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out.
Caterpallor (n.): The color you turn after finding half a grub in the fruit you’re eating.
And the pick of the literature:
Ignoranus (n): A person who’s both stupid and an asshole.
[~~Forwarded to me by my friend Finnian. Thanks, Finn.]
Book Cover Art: Daniel Keys Moran’s The A.I. War 03/28/2011
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The Next book in the Tales of The Continuing Time
Buried as I am under laundry and whatever messes my ten month old son has seen fit to unleash upon me, I don’t get lots of time to peruse the internet like I once did. Therefore I am somewhat behind in my news and blog feeds and such. Taking a break this weekend I sat down to read my feeds and saw that a friend of mine, Daniel Keys Moran was going to release his book The AI War: The Big Boost. He had some possible cover art posted and while they would’ve done the job fine, I thought such a long awaited book deserves a little bit of a push -a little something extra. I offered to do a rendition for him even though I knew the deadline would be kinda tight. I dunno, is twenty-four hours a tight deadline? It was a bit hectic for about five hours or so, with conversations via Facebook, texting and emails but it came together last minute and it doesn’t seem to suffer because of it. One of those serendipitous things, I guess. 
If you enjoy science fiction, do yourself a favor and pick up the previous Tale of Continuing Time stories Emerald Eyes and The Long Run as well.
Now back to the project that this little cover thingy interrupted. It involves drawing a motorcycle – I am as excited as I am intimidated! XD
Over the weekend… 08/10/2009
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::Erica Friedman’s interview with Nakamura Ching::
I am so glad that I caught the link to this interview from Erica Friedman (@Yuricon on Twitter). If you are interested in making manga or comics – heck, if you are a creative soul give this is a read. Nakamura Ching is the creator of the manga Gunjo. Her honesty and kindness is only matched by her fascinating insight. It’s the kind of interview you come away with wanting to know the person, buying them a drink and hanging out with them.
::$10 Sketch/b&w portrait drive done::
Thanks to those who participated, KaMu has breakfuss burritos. If you missed my $10 sketch drive, fret not: there will be others. In the mean time you can still put in an art commission. Shoot me an email and we can sort out the details. [ahg.design.illustration - (via Gmail)]
::Fickly – short short stories::
Here is my answer to a Ficly challenge: Write about what you would do if you did not have to be good. NO limits No reastrictions.
One Last Detail
“So where’d ya get it?” He said as he lifted his chin a degree, pointing at the magazine I had placed on the table between us.
I shrugged and tried to sound cavalier. “I’m a thief.”
He smiled and sipped his coffee, allowing my lie. With a single finger he pinned the corner of the envelope that poked out from under the magazine. He slid it off the table and smoothly into the inside pocket of his jacket. “It’s all good.”
He took another sip and started to scoot his bulk out of the booth.
“Wait- ” Realizing my part was over I suddenly remembered something.
“Lady, we’re done here.”
“No. I want to ask something…uh. Additional.”
“The arrangements have already been made.” He was already standing.
“I’ll pay extra.”
He frowned but remained standing at the end of the table. I looked at his massive hands and licked my lips before continuing, “See. He- he’s got this great smile. Brilliant teeth.” Remembering those perfect teeth I met the dark scowl.
“I want those to go first. Before everything else.”
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Read the rest of my Ficlys or start some of your own.
What’s next? Sequential Art, of course! 08/04/2009
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I’ve decided that I want to be doing the sequential art thing again.
I have a collaboration for a sequential art project lined up. Until I’m putting pencil to paper I can’t really say much about it, except that if my art can match a portion of my partner’s verbal prowess this little project is going to be fun and might just kick serious ass in the bargain.
But I am also thinking about my pet project. Some of you remember my never-quite-off-the-ground-and-currently-in-stasis-comic CourierSix. I’ve been dusting it off and giving it a good look. I really do want to tell this story -or at least let these characters get the play time they deserve.
I am in communications right now with the person I would like to be my co-writer. Again, if it works out, oh man – It’s very exciting. My problem is that I’m not sure which route I am going to take. Lots of time has passed and though the story didn’t go anywhere (It’s still locked up tight in my head) I’m not sure I want to tell the same story. I am, however, pretty certain that the characters of KaMu, and the twins, Enjeru and Enzeru will be the focus, or at the very least be my transition into whatever is next. Perhaps me and my co-writer can sort this out – none the less. I’d like to hear from you.
I updated the CourierSix.com website with the archived C6 pages. So you can acquaint yourself or refresh your memory before telling me what you think
Its the ergonomics, stupid! 06/10/2009
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So my neck and my shoulder keep screaming at me. Seems all that drawing in the past couple of weeks has let me know that my workspace arrangement is less than ideal. I took a day off today to see if I would be less stiff and crampy. I’m not in much pain but shoulder and neck are still stiff. Crap. Whatever. I gotta get back to work tomorrow.
On my day off I napped and did some writing. That’s right: the thing with the words and stuff. I guess it was okay. I’m not sure I’ll continue with it, but it does set the stage for something I’ve wanted to RP for a while now. Sadly, as before: No time for RP. Hell, if I had time to RP, I’d have time to play WoW and Mass Effect and a whole backlog of games and anime I’d love to do. -_-
It will be worth it. One day, me not knowing about what everyone else is talking about will be worth it.
