New Word???

Azeroth · Post by **Azeroth** » Sun Sep 02, 2001 2:52 pm

I recently heard that the word doh, used by Homer Simpson has just been added to the websters dictionary. If anybody else has heard about this let me know, for it is a very frightening thought.

nael · Post by **nael** » Sun Sep 02, 2001 2:52 pm

why is it frightening to you?

Azeroth · Post by **Azeroth** » Sun Sep 02, 2001 3:02 pm

The word doh? Think about that for a second. The U.S. is supposed to be the greatest country in the world and a word invented by Homer Simpson is now going to become part of our dictionary. Why don't we just add the Simpson family to our flag or better yet make Homer Simpson the president.....actually that might not be a bad idea considering who is in the white house now.

Yanlee · Post by **Yanlee** » Sun Sep 02, 2001 3:24 pm

if it's good enough for Homer, it's good enough for me!

fable · Post by **fable** » Sun Sep 02, 2001 4:59 pm

It's probably going to be added with a "slang" notation. Webster's done that quite a bit in the past.

And if you find that surprising, well, doh.

Azeroth · Post by **Azeroth** » Sun Sep 02, 2001 5:00 pm

@Yanlee I suppose you are right...we will all have to succumb to the power of Homer.

Azeroth · Post by **Azeroth** » Sun Sep 02, 2001 5:05 pm

Originally posted by fable:
It's probably going to be added with a "slang" notation. Webster's done that quite a bit in the past.

And if you find that surprising, well, doh.

What makes a word important enough to be put into the Webster's dictionary? Is this word being put in because so many people use it or what?

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Sun Sep 02, 2001 5:52 pm

If thats the case, than why isn't funner in the dictionary? By far more people use "funner" then they use "d'oh"

fable · Post by **fable** » Sun Sep 02, 2001 6:22 pm

Originally posted by Aegis:
If thats the case, than why isn't funner in the dictionary? By far more people use "funner" then they use "d'oh"

I think "doh" is pretty common, now, in many parts of the US, while "funner" isn't something I've heard for years.

Yanlee · Post by **Yanlee** » Sun Sep 02, 2001 6:35 pm

I pray the day never comes when "funner" is an accepted part of the language.

D'oh is a great word-- it succintly summarises your mood when you screw something up.

fable · Post by **fable** » Sun Sep 02, 2001 6:49 pm

Originally posted by Yanlee:
I pray the day never comes when "funner" is an accepted part of the language.

I believe the last person to use it in conversation was imbedded in tarmac.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Sun Sep 02, 2001 8:03 pm

Funner may not be used in other countries as much, (And I personnally abhor the word) it is commonly used in teenage "slang" and typical dialect. This is a sad truth of the days, and the degradation of the human language...

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Mon Sep 03, 2001 5:47 am

1 in 4 men in the Uk when poled on who they would most like to be answered Homer Simpson.

(@Ysh, a bit more Trivia for you

)

Gruntboy · Post by **Gruntboy** » Mon Sep 03, 2001 5:55 am

The U.S. is supposed to be the greatest country in the world

My, my, someone *has* taken a self-importance pill today, haven't they.

Georgi · Post by **Georgi** » Mon Sep 03, 2001 6:58 am

Originally posted by Mr Sleep:
1 in 4 men in the Uk when poled on who they would most like to be answered Homer Simpson.

Hmmm, that explains a few things...

cheesemage · Post by **cheesemage** » Mon Sep 03, 2001 7:22 am

eh D'oh you say well at least its not a another there their or they're it would be madness i say madness!

Vehemence · Post by **Vehemence** » Mon Sep 03, 2001 7:25 am

Funner? Geeze... you've got to be kidding. That's the crappest word since Geobordesocal.

Azeroth · Post by **Azeroth** » Mon Sep 03, 2001 9:48 am

Originally posted by Gruntboy:
My, my, someone *has* taken a self-importance pill today, haven't they.

Notice the words SUPPOSED TO BE. I didn't say we are, at least not yet.....

nael · Post by **nael** » Mon Sep 03, 2001 9:59 am

"the noblest spirit embiggens the smallest man"
"i never heard the word 'embiggens' till i came to springfield"
"i don't see why, it's a perfectly Kromulant word"

Word · Post by **Word** » Wed Sep 05, 2001 3:26 pm

Ahh man I thought this topic was about me and my ego!