Post by Santa Melty on Feb 14, 2006 20:38:23 GMT -5
I was skimming through some books I intended to read the other day, and came across one called The Deeper Meaning of Liff, a sequel to another book of the same nature. In it, the writers searched the globe for the names of extremely obscure and little-known provinces and towns, and then fabricated definitions for the names as though the names were simply words and not proper nouns.
I know it must sound terribly dull when I explain it, but the result was humorous, trust me.
Then, it occurred to me that I could fashion this concept into a game and, should the people over at the forums take to it, possibly end up with a thread with hundreds of ecstatic posts. A thread made by me.
Now wouldn’t that be something?
*watches hands make a move for the Back button*
Da Rulez
Very simple. The first post (i.e., this handsome devil here) will declare a word. The word can be either real or made up, though if you do choose to post a real word, try not to post anything too obvious. The following poster will give the word a part of speech and a concise definition, both of which they will make up. You can even go so far as to give an example sentence if you like. After a part of speech and definition is given, the person posting will then provide the next word up for defining. As with most of the games, what you make up can be about anything, and is not limited to any particular subject.
In fact, considering the nature of the game, I’d think that would be rather difficult. But I’ve seen you people come up with some truly hilarious things, so don’t let me down. *salutes*
I shall even give a couple of examples. Since I’m taking this idea from the aforementioned book, I’ll nip up a few word-definition pairs that they used.
Ze Exampels
Bodmin (n.)
- The discrepancy between the amount pooled and the amount needed when a large group of people try to pay a bill together after a meal.
Lingle (vb.)
- To touch battery terminals with one’s tongue.
Hewish (adj.)
- In a mood to swipe at vegetation with a stick.
Adlestrop (n.)
- The part of a suitcase which is designed to get snarled up on conveyer belts at airports. Some of the more modern adlestrop designs have a special ‘quick release’ feature which enables the case to flip open at this point and fling your underclothes into the conveyer belt’s gearing mechanism.
Garvock (n.)
- The action of putting your finger in your cheek and flicking it out with a ‘pock’ noise.
Tanvats (pl.n.)
- Disturbing things that the previous owners of your house have left in the cellar.
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Right. That should be more than enough to give you a couple of ideas, yes?
First word: Wingot.
If it so happens that this thread gets enough posts, I'll begin chronicling words and definitions here, as Pharaoh does with the 4-word story.
GO.
EDIT: Right on. I believe there are enough to begin listing now. In alphabetical order even. Now that's a keeper! I've made slight changes to spelling and grammar where needed, seeing as how I put this together in Word anyway. Take no offense if I replaced an 'a' with an 'an' or something. o.o
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Adamay (n.)
- The cheap, bootleg animé they don't want you to know about. Mostly sold down in Mexico where they have knock-offs by the desperate bargain bin load, they're pretty easy to tell apart from the genuine stuff seeing that the seller will usually have a large, swollen tongue and one squinted eye and will thus be unable to properly pronounce things. Watch out for sailor tattoos.
Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia (n.)
- When a member of the Angiolymphoid race experiences subtle changes in his/her body that eventually grow into larger, more dramatic ones. Hyperplasia occurs around the age of fifteen or so, when the Angiolymphoid realizes that it's time to leave its household, and kill any one of the staff members that helped in the creation of "Dora the Explorer".
Autrill (n.)
- Autumn during the month of April. Has fallen into disuse since scientists have proven that autumn does not take place in April.
Boloctomy (n.)
- Any medical procedure that is undertaken by an individual who in wearing the attire of one who is trained to undertake the said procedure, but whom has no technical experience or education in the field of medicine and was simply in the wrong place wearing the wrong clothes at the wrong time, but who is too embarrassed or threatened by their position to decline operating. Currently, boloctomy procedures are not covered by any known insurance plan.
Breekestic (n.)
- A novelty brand of glue stick that is guaranteed to crap out on you exactly five seconds after taking the lid off for the first time, or your money back.
Chapoletically (adv.)
- In a manner which implies that the person in question has a large and uncomfortable rash near their crotch.
Cotoboto (n.)
- A mammal species indigenous to the northernmost parts of Africa. They bear a striking resemblance to the anteater, however they feed chiefly on plants, as they are herbivores. Though they tend to look very small and harmless, when frightened, this creature will trigger its only means of self-defense, which is to implode, and cause a fairly large explosion.
Didaskaleinophobia (n.)
- A psychological disorder in which the afflicted has a deep fear of responding in the negative to any query by an individual who is wearing a lei.
Domhecutsis (adv.)
- Descriptive of the manner in which objects around one’s home are stuffed into closets, under beddings, and into other such concealing locations at the realization that you are expecting company.
Eleutheromania (n.)
- Similar to insomnia, but whenever the sleep-deprived individual diagnosed with this has thoughts of anything revolving around or having to do with the word "Milk", he/she will go on an extremely violent rampage, that can only be ceased by showing him/her a picture of a one, "Seth McFarlen".
Escompton (n.)
- A fictional town in the UK 50 miles and a hopscotch away from London. Known for their world-class backscratchers, scissor handles, bibles and, more infamously and perhaps oxymoronically, bondage nuns. It's taboo to mention the bondage nuns. As a matter of fact, I did not mention any bondage nuns. They just make backscratchers, scissor handles and bibles. That's all.
Gouleshimo (n.)
- An exotic, cannibalistic breed of nail polish indigenous to the western region of South Africa.
Handenraid (n.)
- An armband one can wear to increase the power of their punches. The only catch is that in exchange for giving a powerful blow, the bracelet sprays a misty cloud of "Raid" (bug killer) at the user's face.
Hiberplosonist (n.)
- [Archaic] In the late 17th century, one of a group of people who believed that true power, health, and success in life was derived from the ability to keep oneself in a perpetual sugar rush. The belief died out within several years of the group’s establishment due to the entire following of members dieing of heart failure and/or obesity.
Hisrottled (adj.)
- One who has just consumed twelve containers of pudding using chopsticks.
Kapuskasing (v.)
- The action of performing sabotage in any way, shape, or form to the German effort during the 2006 Olympics.
Pillenimappo (n.)
- Any member of the Pilenimap political party of Cuba, formed in 1880 to create an effective map of the Philippines. Now the title's used mostly to divert attention from the Adromappo party.
Porluuumapanthry (n.)
- A storage area for Porluuumaâ Pans, and any cheap Asian knockoffs. For more information, look up the history of the Porluuuma cooking wares company.
Ramensphere (n.)
- A layer of the atmosphere which is used in the production of store-bought oriental noodles.
Schemanciffiliate (v.)
- To affiliate something with Jewish men born out of wedlock.
Scintecratuic (n./adj.)
- 1) having an unhealthy obsession with painting one's own toenails weird colors, then immediately clipping them and saving the toenail clippings for one's own personal enjoyment.
- 2) One who exhibits scintecratuic qualities.
Seraphim (n.)
- Sera's latter form in MML2.
Slagmo (n.)
- Of or related to the Kimoto Dragon family, resides mostly underneath the beds of 6 year olds.
Telebobble (n.)
- An antennae attached to a TV, usually featuring a ridiculous brightly colored ball on the end. Also used on cartoon robots.
Tenten (1968-1997)
- Relatively unknown doppelganger of Tin-tin. Appeared in a few Astérix comic books after a salary dispute with Hergé.
Thizumbrate (v.)
- Action by which Bambi characters keep warm in harsh, cold climates by exciting their molecules into a gaseous state.
Thrittle (n.)
- The cracking sound incurred when an unqualified individual attempts to put their foot behind their head.
Togakenesis (n.)
- The ability to move Roman robes, by the exercise of an occult power, or without applying any physical force. Virtually pointless, but fun nonetheless.
Wagnamiously (adj.)
- Describes a unanimous agreement occurring with an explosion of Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries."
Wingot (n.)
- The Pokémon evolution stage after Pidgeot.
I know it must sound terribly dull when I explain it, but the result was humorous, trust me.
Then, it occurred to me that I could fashion this concept into a game and, should the people over at the forums take to it, possibly end up with a thread with hundreds of ecstatic posts. A thread made by me.
Now wouldn’t that be something?
*watches hands make a move for the Back button*
Da Rulez
Very simple. The first post (i.e., this handsome devil here) will declare a word. The word can be either real or made up, though if you do choose to post a real word, try not to post anything too obvious. The following poster will give the word a part of speech and a concise definition, both of which they will make up. You can even go so far as to give an example sentence if you like. After a part of speech and definition is given, the person posting will then provide the next word up for defining. As with most of the games, what you make up can be about anything, and is not limited to any particular subject.
In fact, considering the nature of the game, I’d think that would be rather difficult. But I’ve seen you people come up with some truly hilarious things, so don’t let me down. *salutes*
I shall even give a couple of examples. Since I’m taking this idea from the aforementioned book, I’ll nip up a few word-definition pairs that they used.
Ze Exampels
Bodmin (n.)
- The discrepancy between the amount pooled and the amount needed when a large group of people try to pay a bill together after a meal.
Lingle (vb.)
- To touch battery terminals with one’s tongue.
Hewish (adj.)
- In a mood to swipe at vegetation with a stick.
Adlestrop (n.)
- The part of a suitcase which is designed to get snarled up on conveyer belts at airports. Some of the more modern adlestrop designs have a special ‘quick release’ feature which enables the case to flip open at this point and fling your underclothes into the conveyer belt’s gearing mechanism.
Garvock (n.)
- The action of putting your finger in your cheek and flicking it out with a ‘pock’ noise.
Tanvats (pl.n.)
- Disturbing things that the previous owners of your house have left in the cellar.
______________
Right. That should be more than enough to give you a couple of ideas, yes?
First word: Wingot.
GO.
EDIT: Right on. I believe there are enough to begin listing now. In alphabetical order even. Now that's a keeper! I've made slight changes to spelling and grammar where needed, seeing as how I put this together in Word anyway. Take no offense if I replaced an 'a' with an 'an' or something. o.o
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The Ultimate Repository of MMLS Vocabulary, Circulation as of Thursday, February 16, 2006
The Unabridged MMLS Dictionary
Fo' shizzle.
The Unabridged MMLS Dictionary
Fo' shizzle.
Adamay (n.)
- The cheap, bootleg animé they don't want you to know about. Mostly sold down in Mexico where they have knock-offs by the desperate bargain bin load, they're pretty easy to tell apart from the genuine stuff seeing that the seller will usually have a large, swollen tongue and one squinted eye and will thus be unable to properly pronounce things. Watch out for sailor tattoos.
Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia (n.)
- When a member of the Angiolymphoid race experiences subtle changes in his/her body that eventually grow into larger, more dramatic ones. Hyperplasia occurs around the age of fifteen or so, when the Angiolymphoid realizes that it's time to leave its household, and kill any one of the staff members that helped in the creation of "Dora the Explorer".
Autrill (n.)
- Autumn during the month of April. Has fallen into disuse since scientists have proven that autumn does not take place in April.
Boloctomy (n.)
- Any medical procedure that is undertaken by an individual who in wearing the attire of one who is trained to undertake the said procedure, but whom has no technical experience or education in the field of medicine and was simply in the wrong place wearing the wrong clothes at the wrong time, but who is too embarrassed or threatened by their position to decline operating. Currently, boloctomy procedures are not covered by any known insurance plan.
Breekestic (n.)
- A novelty brand of glue stick that is guaranteed to crap out on you exactly five seconds after taking the lid off for the first time, or your money back.
Chapoletically (adv.)
- In a manner which implies that the person in question has a large and uncomfortable rash near their crotch.
Cotoboto (n.)
- A mammal species indigenous to the northernmost parts of Africa. They bear a striking resemblance to the anteater, however they feed chiefly on plants, as they are herbivores. Though they tend to look very small and harmless, when frightened, this creature will trigger its only means of self-defense, which is to implode, and cause a fairly large explosion.
Didaskaleinophobia (n.)
- A psychological disorder in which the afflicted has a deep fear of responding in the negative to any query by an individual who is wearing a lei.
Domhecutsis (adv.)
- Descriptive of the manner in which objects around one’s home are stuffed into closets, under beddings, and into other such concealing locations at the realization that you are expecting company.
Eleutheromania (n.)
- Similar to insomnia, but whenever the sleep-deprived individual diagnosed with this has thoughts of anything revolving around or having to do with the word "Milk", he/she will go on an extremely violent rampage, that can only be ceased by showing him/her a picture of a one, "Seth McFarlen".
Escompton (n.)
- A fictional town in the UK 50 miles and a hopscotch away from London. Known for their world-class backscratchers, scissor handles, bibles and, more infamously and perhaps oxymoronically, bondage nuns. It's taboo to mention the bondage nuns. As a matter of fact, I did not mention any bondage nuns. They just make backscratchers, scissor handles and bibles. That's all.
Gouleshimo (n.)
- An exotic, cannibalistic breed of nail polish indigenous to the western region of South Africa.
Handenraid (n.)
- An armband one can wear to increase the power of their punches. The only catch is that in exchange for giving a powerful blow, the bracelet sprays a misty cloud of "Raid" (bug killer) at the user's face.
Hiberplosonist (n.)
- [Archaic] In the late 17th century, one of a group of people who believed that true power, health, and success in life was derived from the ability to keep oneself in a perpetual sugar rush. The belief died out within several years of the group’s establishment due to the entire following of members dieing of heart failure and/or obesity.
Hisrottled (adj.)
- One who has just consumed twelve containers of pudding using chopsticks.
Kapuskasing (v.)
- The action of performing sabotage in any way, shape, or form to the German effort during the 2006 Olympics.
Pillenimappo (n.)
- Any member of the Pilenimap political party of Cuba, formed in 1880 to create an effective map of the Philippines. Now the title's used mostly to divert attention from the Adromappo party.
Porluuumapanthry (n.)
- A storage area for Porluuumaâ Pans, and any cheap Asian knockoffs. For more information, look up the history of the Porluuuma cooking wares company.
Ramensphere (n.)
- A layer of the atmosphere which is used in the production of store-bought oriental noodles.
Schemanciffiliate (v.)
- To affiliate something with Jewish men born out of wedlock.
Scintecratuic (n./adj.)
- 1) having an unhealthy obsession with painting one's own toenails weird colors, then immediately clipping them and saving the toenail clippings for one's own personal enjoyment.
- 2) One who exhibits scintecratuic qualities.
Seraphim (n.)
- Sera's latter form in MML2.
Slagmo (n.)
- Of or related to the Kimoto Dragon family, resides mostly underneath the beds of 6 year olds.
Telebobble (n.)
- An antennae attached to a TV, usually featuring a ridiculous brightly colored ball on the end. Also used on cartoon robots.
Tenten (1968-1997)
- Relatively unknown doppelganger of Tin-tin. Appeared in a few Astérix comic books after a salary dispute with Hergé.
Thizumbrate (v.)
- Action by which Bambi characters keep warm in harsh, cold climates by exciting their molecules into a gaseous state.
Thrittle (n.)
- The cracking sound incurred when an unqualified individual attempts to put their foot behind their head.
Togakenesis (n.)
- The ability to move Roman robes, by the exercise of an occult power, or without applying any physical force. Virtually pointless, but fun nonetheless.
Wagnamiously (adj.)
- Describes a unanimous agreement occurring with an explosion of Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries."
Wingot (n.)
- The Pokémon evolution stage after Pidgeot.