PASabreFan Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Wow, I am really dating myself here (my right hand and I, however, are engaged to be married next June), but... Remember Sniglets? Some geeky comedian, first name of Rich something or other, invented these things back in the 80s and made a killing. They're invented words. My favorite was "banipple," the inedible, fleshy protuberance at the end of a banana. Now, there has to be a name for this message board phenomenon: You come to this board, telling yourself you're going to check out the latest posts, maybe reply to one or two, then "sign off." But things are busy, and after you post, you check for new posts. You reply to some of them. You are suddenly trapped in the vortex, the endless circle. Post, check for new, post, check for new... all while telling yourself "just one more round," and all while the bowels are clamping down, the phone is ringing and someone is yelling, "Bin Laden (or maybe Jessica Alba) is outside naked!" Strap on the Depends, folks, and tell me what this should be called, besides obsessive-compulsive. I'm outta here! (Yeah, right.) No, seriously, they're dropping 100-dollar bills out of a helicopter outside my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Wow, I am really dating myself here (my right hand and I, however, are engaged to be married next June), but... Remember Sniglets? Some geeky comedian, first name of Rich something or other, invented these things back in the 80s and made a killing. They're invented words. My favorite was "banipple," the inedible, fleshy protuberance at the end of a banana. Now, there has to be a name for this message board phenomenon: You come to this board, telling yourself you're going to check out the latest posts, maybe reply to one or two, then "sign off." But things are busy, and after you post, you check for new posts. You reply to some of them. You are suddenly trapped in the vortex, the endless circle. Post, check for new, post, check for new... all while telling yourself "just one more round," and all while the bowels are clamping down, the phone is ringing and someone is yelling, "Bin Laden (or maybe Jessica Alba) is outside naked!" Strap on the Depends, folks, and tell me what this should be called, besides obsessive-compulsive. I'm outta here! (Yeah, right.) No, seriously, they're dropping 100-dollar bills out of a helicopter outside my house. Rich Hall from Not Necessarily the News. I know axactly what you are talking about but still thinking what to call it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetweenThePipes00 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I vaguely remember Sniglets ... And that is a very accurate and yet scary description of what this board can do to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Compulboaralker Compulsive Board Stalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Enabler Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Wow, I am really dating myself here (my right hand and I, however, are engaged to be married next June), but... Remember Sniglets? Some geeky comedian, first name of Rich something or other, invented these things back in the 80s and made a killing. They're invented words. My favorite was "banipple," the inedible, fleshy protuberance at the end of a banana. I thought it was a ban-. :sick: the last bite of the inside of a banana? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottnc Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Wow, that really takes me back. I think I've actually got a sniglets book laying around in storage somewhere. I always liked furnidents - the imprints furniture makes in your carpets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyvegas Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 My family loved the sniglets when i was a kid. We had 2 Sniglet books. Great terlit reading. My fav (and oddly appropriate for this group) EYEHOCKEY - Deposits found in one's eye upon awakening in the morning, also called: GOZZAGAREENA, OPTIGOOK, and Nocturnuggets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Nice site with a ton of sniglets: LINK One of my favorites - Essoasso - any person who drives through a corner gas station to avoid stopping at the intersection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Nice site with a ton of sniglets: LINK One of my favorites - Essoasso - any person who drives through a corner gas station to avoid stopping at the intersection. Nice. This caught my eye. Inkslick (ink' slik) - n. A greasy spot on a piece of stationery or test paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 These two gave me a good chuckle: Hudnut (hud' nuht) - n. The leftover bolt or screw in any "some assembly required" project. Hydralation (hi dra lay' shun) - n. Acclimating oneself to a cold swimming pool by bodily regions: toe-to-knee, knee-to-waist, waist-to-elbow, elbow-to-neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Puck Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I wrote a sniglet back when NNYN was on HBO, but never sent it in. My offering: Icestickle - The piece of ice that sticks to the bottom of your glass and makes you resort to smacking the bottom with the palm of your hand to free it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Bump. Kind if disappointed in the response so far. The only one I can come up with is OCDeLuca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ForTripping Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 You can use this one when you want to call off from work, retinalanalitis. Translation , I don't see my ass coming into work today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Kernelkling -that shell of a corn kernel spot-welded to the roof of your mouth, and you can't get out without making cat-like hissing noises in an attempt to lessen the suction of said kernel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Kernelkling -that shell of a corn kernel spot-welded to the roof of your mouth, and you can't get out without making cat-like hissing noises in an attempt to lessen the suction of said kernel Marry me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Kernelkling -that shell of a corn kernel spot-welded to the roof of your mouth, and you can't get out without making cat-like hissing noises in an attempt to lessen the suction of said kernel Kevin James did a pretty funny bit on that in his standup act. Funny stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Vortefixation : the state in which an individual becomes obsessed with a messageboard that never sleeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Vortefixation : the state in which an individual becomes obsessed with a messageboard that never sleeps. Not bad. Getting closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pullup Champ Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Obsessageboarding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Obsessageboarding? That's going to be hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbochan Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Obsessageboarding? Outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Outstanding. That might be the best avatar ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 What about "Perpostuation" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbochan Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 That might be the best avatar ever! From one of the funniest threads I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 What about "Perpostuation" Not bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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