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DEFINITION: n., A belief that the contraptions of yesteryear are superior, in almost every way, to modern, present-day technology. v., To wish that the today's technology was just as good as it was in the past.
Verboticisms
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Pretechnolite
Created by: thebaron
Pronunciation: pre-techno-lite
Sentence: John was a real pretechnolite, always bragging about the marvels of his 1984 Atari.
Etymology: pre (before) techno (technology) lite (elite)
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COMMENTS:
Good one! - Stevenson0, 2007-11-08: 22:10:00
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Stalejudge
Created by: leechdude
Pronunciation: staal-juj
Sentence: Joe and Susan loved to play Pong and Mario Bros., they loved it so much it brainwashed them into a deep, deep stalejudge.
Etymology: stale (old), judge
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COMMENTS:
why do i keep getting i points man!??! - leechdude, 2007-11-08: 20:13:00
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Classicagraphicalistics
Created by: aiiden
Pronunciation: Classica-graphical-istics
Sentence: The classicagraphicalistics of old school console games are much more easy to understand than most of the newer video games now adays.
Etymology: classical+graphics+statistics
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COMMENTS:
dork - aiiden, 2007-11-08: 10:26:00
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Ataritis
Created by: idavecook
Pronunciation: Atari+ itis
Sentence: The couple knew they could never spawn any offspring due to their overwhelming Ataritis.
Etymology: Atari-Best Video Game System Ever Itis- when you have some crazy thing goin on..
Romantronic
Created by: MrDave2176
Pronunciation: row-man-TRON-ik
Sentence: The romantronic aesthetic of the Victorian age is reflected in the recent appearance of steampunk devices like laptops and keyboards.
Etymology: roman(tic) + (elec)tronic
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COMMENTS:
I just read about steampunk the other day--cool stuff! - mplsbohemian, 2007-11-08: 12:41:00
ahh how romantronic - I bet an old fashioned typewriter would bring tears to your eyes - Jabberwocky, 2007-11-08: 13:43:00
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Yestercrazed
Created by: purpleartichokes
Pronunciation: yes-tur-crazd
Sentence: Tom was so yestercrazed, he was still playing Zork.
Etymology: yesteryear, craze
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COMMENTS:
Yestercrazed All my troubles seemed so far outweighed Now it looks as though they've gone and strayed Oh, I believe In yestercrazed - Jabberwocky, 2007-11-08: 09:29:00
kinda corny but I had to make it rhyme and put a tune in your head for the day - Jabberwocky, 2007-11-08: 09:29:00
Another Good One Purple! See you tonight at my house tonight to play Pong. Jabber's bringing her Atari too. Everyone's welcome!! Don't forget your Richard Harris and Beatle albums!!! Your vinyl will be find as I'm going to pick up a new needle for the record player. - Stevenson0, 2007-11-08: 09:46:00
ah Stevenson0 reminds me of the good old daze - I feel another song coming on " Those were the days, my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day But now we work all day and play verbotomy.... - Jabberwocky, 2007-11-08: 11:02:00
Gee thanks Jabber. Guess that song is just as depressing as the one that was stuck in my head - Yesteryou, Yesterme, Yesterday. Stevenson0 - I'm soooo there!!!! I'll run home and dust off the Commodore 64! - purpleartichokes, 2007-11-08: 11:02:00
I have some 8-track tapes if anyone is interested. And original formula Coke! - MrDave2176, 2007-11-08: 11:12:00
8-track tapes - I think I have an old Genesis one - now we need an 8-track player - porsche, 2007-11-08: 11:45:00
Crap, I sold mine with my 1970 Camaro. - purpleartichokes, 2007-11-08: 11:55:00
Stevenson0, since you mentioned Intellivision how bout we play Dungeons and Dragons? - Jabberwocky, 2007-11-08: 13:50:00
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Segasnooty
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: SAY-geh-snoo-tee
Sentence: Elwood was thoroughly segasnooty, totally convinced that his old outdated video games were superior to even the latest and most complex games.
Etymology: Blend of 'Sega' (video game) and 'snooty' (Snobbishly aloof; haughty)
Protectro
Created by: Abraxised
Pronunciation: prow-tect-trow
Sentence: That guy is such a protectro
Etymology: protect(to defend)+retro(imitative of a style or fashion from the recent past.)
Nestalgia
Created by: Player1
Pronunciation: Ness-tahl-juh
Sentence: Somehow, playing the new Wii only made John feel NEStalgiac.
Etymology: NES + nostalgia
Segasnob
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: say-guh-snob
Sentence: Brad was a Segasnob, believing that his old outdated video games were superior to even the latest from Wii.
Etymology: Blend of Sega™ and Snob
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram! ~ James'
mplsbohemian - 2007-11-08: 03:52:00
I actually do think Super Mario 3 rocked hardcore.
remistram - 2007-11-08: 09:18:00
Atari was the bomb!
You can actually download a version of Super Mario 3 to play on Wii. The best of both worlds ~ James
cawnpore - 2007-11-12: 21:57:00
Great word, it captures the meaning indeed!
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram. ~ James
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