Calling all dastardly rapscallions who speak Suessian then suffer a face-palm moment when they’re photobombed,
Confused? It’s quite simple actually, as Joan Hall takes a laugh out loud (or should I say LOL) look at word usage old and new. This post is a gem! Hop over to Story Empire to check it out. Abscond with thee! 🙂
Hi, SE readers. Joan here. I thought we’d do something fun today and talk about words.
Over the years, our use of language has evolved. Thank goodness we no longer use seventeenth century English with words like thee, thou, or shouldst. These days we’re much more casual in our conversations. For instance, how often do you order a vegetable burger? You order a veggie burger.
The last few years these words have sprung up: SCOTUS, POTUS, and FLOTUS. These are actually acronyms for Supreme Court of the United States, President of the United States, and First Lady of the United States.
I never used the entire term, but I still stay Supreme Court, President, and First Lady. Evidently, some people are too casual (or perhaps too lazy) to use these terms. It takes just as much effort to use the acronyms as it does to say the word.
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From the Pen of Mae Clair 
Love your intro, Mae. Thanks for the share.
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It’s a great post, Joan. My pleasure to share!
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I’ve used the word “Seussian” in conversation. I love Dr. Seuss!
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I love Dr. Seuss but that was a new one on me!
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I already commented on that post at SE. English is an amazing language. I have in mind those words that are their own opposite. To weather can mean “to endure” or “to erode,” while screen means both “to conceal” and “to show.’” So….?
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Excellent points, Carmen. Language can be so tricky. I really enjoyed Joan’s post today and am glad you did too!
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Wow! The things we learn on these blogs!! Thanks for sharing Joan’s post, Mae.
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A great share, Mae Clair
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Thank you 🙂
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This was awesome! So glad you shared it!!! 😀
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Hey, great to see you here! Thanks for checking it out! 🙂
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Fun post for all word lovers. Hopping over to read the rest!
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Awesome, Flossie! It’s a fun one 🙂
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Hee, hee! Speaking Suessian 😀 I’m so tempted to quote Green Eggs and Ham 😀 Joan’s post is awesome. Now off to dig up some new old words 🙂
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Green Eggs and Ham was one of my favorites 🙂
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I love that suessiam is a word! Thanks for sharing Joan’s post with us, that was a lot of fun:)
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