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DEFINITION: n. A pop culture entertainment property, which has transcended itself and become a de facto religion with legions of devotees, prescribed rituals and sacred texts. v. To follow a pop culture icon with unquestioning devotion.
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Predalektion
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: pree/dalek/shun
Sentence: The predalektion is a cult made up of crazed Dr Who fans who gather once a week in parking lots and bump into each other while saying over and over in stacatto voices "Exterminate" "Exterminate".
Etymology: predilection (inclination) + dalek (of Dr. Who fame)
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COMMENTS:
Hilarious, Jab! - metrohumanx, 2008-08-12: 13:13:00
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Nylonerism
Created by: scrabbelicious
Pronunciation: Ni/lone/er/ism
Sentence: It was loners night and Guy was donning his cleanest nylons. "Nylonerism sure does save a lot of time in the launderette." he thought. Now, where'd I leave my bobble.
Etymology: A polycotton blend of 1. Nylon, synthetic material invented in cities on both sides of the Atlantic. 2. Loner, a guy named Jonny who has no mates, one who spends a lot of time alone, perhaps watching obscure TV shows. 3. ism. A suffix familar to various modern movements.
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COMMENTS:
Are you a Nietzchean Nylonilist? - pungineer, 2008-08-12: 13:56:00
Nine out of ten Nyloners say NanoNano - scrabbelicious, 2008-08-12: 14:09:00
Nine out of ten Nyloners say NanoNano - scrabbelicious, 2008-08-12: 14:16:00
nylon pylon xylon - metrohumanx, 2008-08-12: 14:39:00
I came, I saw, I spun yarn. - scrabbelicious, 2008-08-12: 15:08:00
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Fanaticult
Created by: ohwtepph
Pronunciation: fah-nah-tee-cult
Sentence: The Spockonian Fanaticult was the new religion rivaling Christianity in 101 G.T. [Geek Times].
Etymology: fan + fanaticism + cult
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COMMENTS:
Nice! - purpleartichokes, 2007-06-19: 10:01:00
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Bieberligion
Created by: Discoveria
Pronunciation: BEE-burr-LIJ-un
Sentence: Teenage girls make up the majority of those converted to the Bieberligion of a certain young Canadian singer.
Etymology: (Justin) Bieber + religion (belief system)
Iconolize
Created by: mrskellyscl
Pronunciation: i-con-o-lize
Sentence: Some celebrities, musical stars and sports figures have been so iconolized in the press that they can be girlfriend beaters, wife cheaters, drug abusive, self-indulgent idiots and still command the love and admiration of millions of followers who have no idea what a real hero is.
Etymology: icon: an idol; one who is the object of devotion + idolize: to regard with blind devotion or devotion; to worship as an idol
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COMMENTS:
it's good :) - sanssouci, 2010-01-13: 18:47:00
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Tradictional
Created by: ekath
Pronunciation: truh-dick-shun-ul
Sentence: Did you see that the JRR Tolkien scholar, follower, and fangirl convention is coming to the convention center this weekend?... Yeah, all those tradictional costumes drive me insane. Plus none of the fangirls can read the directional signs in elvish, so they all ask for directions at the gas station where I work.
Etymology: from tradition + fictional + addiction
Geekbonics
Created by: jermainechambers44
Pronunciation: Geek-bon-nicks
Sentence: Poindexter couldn\'t wait to show off his new found grasp of geekbonics, so he tried to work it in every conversation he could as he mingled with the masses at the annual sci-fi convention.
Etymology: Geek-(a nerd,computer & or movie obbsessed.)Ebonics-(form of slang,made famous by urban youth)
Predalektion
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: pree/dalek/shun
Sentence: The predalektion is a cult made up of crazed Dr Who fans who gather once a week in parking lots and bump into each other while saying over and over in stacatto voices "Exterminate" "Exterminate"
Etymology: predilection (inclination) + dalek (of Dr. Who fame)
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COMMENTS:
deleksellent! - galwaywegian, 2007-06-19: 07:26:00
Great word! - Clayton, 2007-06-19: 07:55:00
Fantastic! - jadenguy, 2007-06-19: 09:10:00
Hah! While watching the episodes of the second season of the new Dr. Who show featuring both the Daleks and the Cybermen, I watched with my fingers crossed, praying for a "DELETE!"-"EXTERMINATE!" shouting match between the two. Once I got my wish, I was happy for a good week. - ErWenn, 2007-06-19: 17:06:00
dalektable even - petaj, 2007-06-19: 23:27:00
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Soupcantata
Created by: petaj
Pronunciation: soup-can-ta-ta
Sentence: Tom Arta, the Soupentologist, was puree of heart and sang with consommate skill when he performed the soupcantata. The whole cangregation were inspired by the word of Warhol and bowled out the church wishing everyone good laksa.
Etymology: Soup can (as in Campbell's) + cantata (musical setting of a religious text)
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COMMENTS:
makes me hungry for lunch -mm mm good - Jabberwocky, 2007-06-19: 11:42:00
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Pietrek
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: pīətrek
Sentence: Wendell follows his heroes with the fervor of a pilgrim. Last Fall he took a pietrek to the convention center sporting his finest repliclothes. I\'d like to say he took a date with him but we all know better than that.
Etymology: piety (the quality of being religious or reverent) + trek (Star Trek)
Comments:
Today's definition was inspired by Robert J. Sawyer. One of the neat things about Rob's writing is that he likes to ask questions about the big issues -- like religion and ethics -- while he peppers his stories with pop culture references. And one of his favorite pop icons is Star Trek! Rob we love you! And we celebrate Star Trek in your honor! Not that we're getting religious about it or anything... Thanks! ~ James
scrabbelicious - 2008-08-12: 16:18:00
Stu..stu..stupendous!