You are no longer allowed to add the artificial suffix “-gate” to a context-specific noun to refer to a controversy. We are sorry for not clarifying this ten years ago during the Lewinsky scandal, but we were under the misapprehension that the trend would die out on its own. This business with the iPod has proven otherwise. We are therefore revoking the privilege. Journalists take note, and contemplate a thesaurus.
Similarly, you may no longer append the word “punk” to a noun in order to describe what is inevitably a minor subgenre of science-fiction. If you must over-specify your particular thematic fetish, you must justify this with a name that accounts for the historical and/or aesthetic origin of said fetish.
Also, until further notice, use of the word “literally” will be restricted to those who apply for special permits, which are limited in number; those who need access to the word due to employment in or relating to literary criticism will be given higher priority.
The word “essentially” is now retired, and requests that you respect its privacy by never using it again.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
episode 318 will appear Friday afternoon, due to a desire to film during daylight hours.
IngredientX :: 12 December, 2008 10.45am
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