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'They don't make video games the way they used to...'

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.

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Romantronic

MrDave2176

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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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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Nintendold

Created by: jdriii

Pronunciation: nen-TEN-old

Sentence: He was so nintendold that he thinks old stuff is better than new.

Etymology: Blend of Nintendo and Old

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Ponger

Created by: Stevenson0

Pronunciation: pon/ger

Sentence: Watching people play Wii at Best Buy sent him into a nostalgic moment and he began to ponger how amaaaaaaazing Pong and IntelliVision were and STILL are, but the sales person had no idea what he was talking about when he asked what isle these games were in.

Etymology: PONGER - verb - from PONG (the original video game from the 1980's) + PONDER (To reflect, or consider with thoroughness and care; TO REFLECT)

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Pastirism

Created by: jmaadyes

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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

MrDave2176 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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Ponglonging

Created by: yellowbird

Pronunciation:

Sentence: "Pete's ponglonging made him buy that crummy old Amiga at his neighbor's garage sale."

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Geezertech

artr

Created by: artr

Pronunciation: gee-zer-tek

Sentence: Wally just doesn't trust a phone that seems to be smarter than he is. He's sure it is constantly pulling a fast one on him. He is much more at ease with his geezertech cell phone that he uses to talk to people and maybe, if he has to, send a text message.

Etymology: geezer (an odd or eccentric man) + tech (technology)

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Yeterteclovea

Created by: emilylind

Pronunciation: Say " yester " then " tec " and then " love " and " a " .

Sentence: He's such a yesterteclova !

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COMMENTS:

You might want to change the spelling of your word. It's much better once you see what you intended. - astorey, 2008-10-07: 11:57:00

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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..

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Obsolustence

MissRabbit

Created by: MissRabbit

Pronunciation: ŏb'sə-lŭst-ənt

Sentence: Afflicted with extreme obsolustence, Sandra and Bill refused to buy any video game created after they were born.

Etymology: From obsolescence: Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness; and lust: to have a yearning or desire

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Comments:

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-11-08: 00:01:00
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!

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2007-11-09: 21:08:00
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!

Verbotomy Verbotomy - 2010-03-05: 00:12:00
Today's definition was suggested by remistram. Thank you remistram. ~ James

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