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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Balderage #134696 10/31/04 12:57 PM Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,385 P plutarch OP veteran OP plutarch veteran P Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,385 In another thread, a poster who distrusted the answer of a "champion of Balderdash" accepted the answer as authoritative when it was seconded by the uncrowned champion of the same art form on AWADtalk. This curiosity inspired the useful term "falderdash". As it happens, "falderdash" has been used elsewhere in connection with the dialogues of Laurel and Hardy. Happily, this prior usage does not distract from our own strain of "falderdash". It actually serves to elucidate it* -- as you will see for yourself at: http://www.laurelandhardycentral.com/ollie.htm Yet do not despair, AWADians-in-search-of-singular-etymological-distinction. We do have an opportunity here to create a truly original coinage. By combining "Balderdash" and "Faldage", we come up with "Balderage". "Balderage" may be defined as any dubious proposition which achieves authority with the credulous when it is endorsed by a person whose reputation is as doubtful, although less notoriously so, as the originator of the proposition. Hence, "Balderage". * "No other classic screen comedian is held in such contempt by the forces of the universe or is saddled with such an albatross as Stan. Ollie, who, above all other comedians, longs to conform to this world, to be liked and accepted and admired, is repeatedly knocked in the head, kicked in the shins, and dropped in a puddle of water for his troubles. The world rains on Ollie's private parade, and once he is completely drenched, Stan will accidentally knock him into a bathtub. But, eternal optimist that he is, Ollie will resume his leadership role the next day as he charges ahead, Don Quixote-like, towards the goals that Stan, society and the forces of nature have turned into elusive windmills." Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Faldage and Plutarch #134697 10/31/04 02:06 PM Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,385 P plutarch OP veteran OP plutarch veteran P Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,385 "No other classic screen comedian ... is saddled with such an albatross as Stan." I feel like we were meant for one another, Faldage. Without a Faldage, what need for a Plutarch? And vice versa. But who deserves top billing? Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Faldage and Plutarch #134698 10/31/04 04:57 PM Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,385 P plutarch OP veteran OP plutarch veteran P Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,385 But who deserves top billing? I defer to you. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Faldage and Plutarch #134699 10/31/04 05:31 PM Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,661 Chicago musick Carpal Tunnel musick Carpal Tunnel Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,661 Chicago Without a Faldage, what need for a Plutarch? And vice versa.... ... ... The *least you could do is wait until he chimes in on this one. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Faldage and Plutarch #134700 10/31/04 05:38 PM Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,385 P plutarch OP veteran OP plutarch veteran P Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,385 The least you could do is wait until he chimes in on this one. Quite true, Musick. You can't have a "chime" without a bell and a clang. Mostly the bell gets the credit, alas [for poor Plutarch]. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Faldage and Plutarch #134701 10/31/04 09:52 PM Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,624 Utter Placebo, Planet Reebok Capfka Pooh-Bah Capfka Pooh-Bah Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,624 Utter Placebo, Planet Reebok Twat. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Faldage and Plutarch #134702 11/01/04 10:50 AM Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,385 P plutarch OP veteran OP plutarch veteran P Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,385 Twat Are you still trick or treating, Capfka? [Guess you're not a "Laurel and Hardy" fan, huh? ] Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Faldage and Plutarch #134703 11/01/04 11:24 AM Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,385 P plutarch OP veteran OP plutarch veteran P Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,385 Twat* On second thought, maybe that's a "chime". I can work with just about anything, but I prefer something a little more sonorous. 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