re: red: A pre- is one who lays it out like he thinks it ought to be; which a de- tells it like it is

that is according to Dale.

his use of Pre- and De- to have these specific meanings is his 'invention' (convention?)i don't know of it being used anywhere but here.

it's a DALE thing.

stay around and you'll learn other dale things. and when dale is uncertain, he claims to check with laverne, since she is smarter than he is. (but apparently laverne has no interest in being here.. i guess she is happy when dale is here, cause then, he not bothering her)