Wednesday, August 09, 2006

August 9
I learned a new word today. (You will, too, if you keep reading)
That should not come as a complete surprise. I am at a University and I admit I do not know everything.
But here is the word, and tell me if you've heard it before: Januform.

huh?
yeah.
What's it mean?
Here's a hint:
Here's another:







Got it yet?


no?

Here's another hint -
Did that help ? Getting Warmer?

How about this one:
Or this one?


Januform
You won't lkely find it in the dictionary and Wikipedia lists the word without a definition.

It is a word that defines the (growing) anti-social behaviour and approach modelled by high profile athletes whose values run contrary to what sports advocates purport are the highest reasons to promote sport as a societal building block and a source of community pride.
It is anti-hero, it is cheater, it is spoiled brat, it is graceless and thankless and self-centred and self-serving.
I like it.
It's a good word, only because it defines something that has yet to be labelled.
It's no "santorum" yet, but it might be one day.

How about some music?
The Thin White Duke?
Nothing januformic there.
David Bowie - "Heroes" featuring Brian May and Mick Ronson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiFPfWPX6Y8

night night

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