ONE GOOD WORD DESERVES ANOTHER —————- by Steve Nadis
It is, perhaps, the most commonly used word that is not a word. I’m talking about “nother” or perhaps “nuther” (I’m not sure of the exact spelling since it’s not in any dictionary yet, though it will, I’m sure, be in all of them soon after this post), as in “I want a whole nother one” (as in ice cream cone, candy bar, etc.). I can’t tell you how many times a day I hear people say that–especially people of the youngish vintage–so it’s clear, to me at least, that the time has come for a whole nother word. And if I have any say on the matter, you’ll soon be able to look that up in your Funk and Wagnalls–at which point we’ll clarify that little spelling matter I mentioned earlier, as well as usage issues and the like.
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Maybe the time has come for a whole nuther blog. Ever think of that?
The idea of a whole nuther blog is excellent. May I suggest: Burt’s Daily Gripe?
I, for one, would be curious to see Burt’s blog. Go for it!
That makes two of us. Sounds like a quorum. Burt, I guess the ball’s in your court now.
Oh come on Burt, if Snake ever closed his blog, what in the world would you do with yourself? You know what they say, lurking is a sure sign of someone who cares.
You are very very professional.I dream i could do such a great job as you do.