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OP Today Anu himself took care of the first laugh of the day.Quote:Mark Twain once said, "Only kings, presidents, editors, and people with tapeworms have the right to use the editorial 'we'."Quote:This week's theme: There is a word for it.
nosism : The use of 'we' in referring to oneself.
[From Latin nos (we).]
That was before the days when most of 'nos' had become split personalities. I'm three.(does not bother me)
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted nosism BranShea 10/26/07 08:45 AM Re: nosism tsuwm 10/26/07 12:46 PM Re: nosism BranShea 10/26/07 02:14 PM
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