Author: James Gang

Going where no man has gone before.

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.

Going where no man has gone before.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Predalektion: /pree-dalek-shun/ 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) Created by: Jabberwocky.

Borganization: /bor-gan-iz-a-shun/ It wasn’t long before the Star Trek series went from a simple buycon, content with selling action figures of Spock and Kirk, to a borganization, with a huge cult-like following of devotees. Etymology: borg, organization Created by: purpleartichokes.

Phenomination: /fi-nom-uh-NEY-shuhn/ Fans of science fiction may be divided into countless phenominations. Of these, Trekkies may be divided into several hundred thousand subphenominations. Thus concludes my example paragraph. Etymology: phenomenon + denomination Created by: Clayton.

Fanaticult: /fah-nah-tee-cult/ The Spockonian Fanaticult was the new religion rivaling Christianity in 101 G.T. [Geek Times]. Etymology: fan + fanaticism + cult Created by: ohwtepph.

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It’s about my husband’s new prescription

DEFINITION: n. An unintended consequence of medical or psychological therapy, especially if the therapy is supposed to make you feel “young again”.

It's about my husband's new prescription?

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Teenmentia: /teen-men-chah/ After a trip to the stud farmacologist and eating two boxes of Wild Oats ‘n’ Bran, Bob got a wicked case of Teenmentia. His neighbors watched in horror as he chased his poor old wife Alice around the yard while simulataneously crooning the Barry White tune “Let’s Get It On.” Etymology: teen, dementia Created by: purpleartichokes.

Youthanasia: /yoo-thuh-ney-zee-ast/ Viagra and some other new miracle drugs are a form of youthanasia. With these drugs, young ideas, images and urgings are brought about in an old, incapable body. Etymology: youth + euthanasia Created by: Stevenson0.

Cocoonsequence: /cah-coon-see-kwens/ sure, i had extra vitality, but the appearance of 15 superfluous nipples was an upsetting cocoonsequence Etymology: consequence, cocoon[the movie…with steve guttenberg] Created by: rikboyee.

Slideeffect: /slide-eefekt/ The slideefect to the new medication made Bob wear baggy pants that hung low on his hips and let his underwear show. It gave a whole new meaning to slip slidin away Etymology: slide + side effect Created by: Jabberwocky.

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The gossip around here is worse than high school

DEFINITION: v. tr. To complain and complain about a problem without ever taking action to correct it. n. A complaint about something which you can fix but choose not to.

The gossip around here is awful.

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Grouchpotato: /grouch-po-ta-toe/ David was a grouchpotato. He constantly complained but took no action and wound up with “secretary spread” on his hips. Etymology: couch potato/grouch Created by: toadstool57.

Whinertia: /wine-ER-sha/ Having perfected the fine art of complaining about everything and solving nothing, she could have run for Governor of the state of whinertia — and won in a landslide. Etymology: whine (and/or whiner) + inertia Created by: Katisms1.

Longwhineded: /long-wine-did/ The head trader was so longwhineded that the constant cacophony he created garnered him the distinction of being known as a whine expert. Etymology: long winded (constant) + whine Created by: Jabberwocky.

Deridleness: /di-RAHYD-l-nis/ Gracie’s incessant deridling was symptomatic of her untenable hypocrisycophancy. She was even heard complaining to the boss about the tissues in her own wastebasket. Etymology: deride + idleness Created by: Clayton.

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James

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Get a Science-Fiction Verbotomy from Robert J. Sawyer

Robert J. Sawyer, winner of Hugo and Nebula awards for best novel, will be our featured author at Verbotomy for the week starting June 18, 2007. Rob is offering a signed copy of his latest book, Rollback, as prize for the most creative player of the week.

Rollback

Rob loves pop-culture and he has an unmistakable fondness for Star Trek (Jabberwocky will be thrilled) and Planet of the Apes. He also likes to ask the big questions – the ethical ones – especially when there rooted in that fertile ground where mysticism clashes with rationalism. (That ever present conflict between creativity and logic, between our invented words and grammar, that verbotomists know so well.) Rob’s latest novel, Rollback explores morals and ethics on both a human and a cosmic scale with a narrative about interplanetary communication and the science of rejuvenation ( plastic aurgery anyone!). But at its heart, Rollback is really a story about how two people’s relationship is affected by time and aging. The Globe and Mails says, “Rollback is a story about love and commitment, about humanity at its most basic — a novel to be savoured by science-fiction and mainstream readers alike.

We are thrilled to have such wonderfully creative writer provide inspiration for our daily verboticisms. Thank you Rob!

We invite all Robert J. Sawyer fans to submit for ideas for definitions, especially if they have been inspired by Rob’s work. Go to: https://www.verbotomy.com/verbinition.php

About Robert J. Sawyer

“Robert J. Sawyer is just about the best science fiction writer out there these days.” — The Rocky Mountain News

“One of the foremost science fiction writers of our generation.” — SF Site

“A writer of boundless confidence and bold scientific extrapolation.” — The New York Times

To find out more about Rob and his creative work visit website at www.sfwriter.com.

Official Stuff:

The winner will be chosen based on the final stats on the Verbotomy Weekly Author Ranking for the week starting on Monday June 18, 2007.

Prize: Rollback Hard Cover Edition. (Approximate Retail Value $24.95 US.)
Contest Start Date: June 18, 2007 at 12:01:00 am EDT
Contest End Date: June 24 2007 at 11:59:00 pm EDT

For Weekly Author Ranking see:
See: https://www.verbotomy.com/verbotomists.php

For complete contest rules and regulations please see our Verbotomy Contest Rules and Regulations.

Jennifer? You’ve changed your hairstyle! I like it!

DEFINITION: v. tr. To seek approval from your boss by emulating their style, mannerisms or affectations. n. A person who uses such techniques to win favor.

Jennifer? You've changed your hairstyle! I like it!

VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)

Ingratiape: /in-gray-si-aip/ Ms. York was able to photocopy her fundament on “letter” at the office party, while Susan had to switch to “legal”, undermining her ongoing efforts to ingratiape herself with her supervisor. Etymology: ingratiate + ape (copy) Created by: administraitor.

Doppelmanager: /dah-puhl-man-a-jer/ All butt-kissing and other adminitraits aside, when Bob showed up sporting the same Rocky and Bullwinkle tie that the boss wore, it was readily apparent that he had become a doppelmanager destined for the Borg room. Simpresarios always wound up as directums. Etymology: doppelganger, manager Created by: purpleartichokes.

Suckcessor: /successor/ Tina is now a consultant on suckcession planning. She has a wealth of experience in career advancement through the judicious use plastic surgery and the less intrusive techniques of mimicry and style adoption. Etymology: suck up to + successor Created by: petaj.

Panderox: /pan-der-ox/ With a vice-president position available, individuals being considered for the position panderox the boss at every possible opportunity. The secretaries have a chart keeping track of who is the biggest panderoxing fool. Etymology: pander + xerox Created by: Stevenson0.

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James

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