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going viral: An audio/video clip, an image, or a webpage that gains rapid popularity by being shared repeatedly by many users on the Internet is described as going viral. Viral videos are usually some comic clips, or songs/performances with a hook. At times, even video clips of some gaffe by politicians or celebrities go viral. … Continue reading
ecotistical: eco-friendly Businesses and products that are environmentally aware and actively advertise their green credentials are ecotistical. See how it is used in this article on a ecotistical coffee shop that relentlessly advertises its eco-friendliness. http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2007/apr/04/downwithecotisticalsandwich And here’s a link to products that describe themselves as ecotistical: http://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ecotistical-toys-teaching-the-next-generation-about-sustainability-one-toy-
Blamestorming: Blame + brainstorming Blame storming is a method of collectively finding someone to blame for a goof up for which no one is willing to confess to. Unlike brainstorming, which allows you to generate ideas and solve a problem, blamestorming has more to do with office politics and public relations than problem solving. It’s … Continue reading
Going commandtoe: Wearing shoes without socks. Shoes, mind it! Not open toed sandals or flipflops with which socks are not to be worn anyways. You go commandtoe either because it’s hot and you want to air your toes or because you’re just lazy! 😛
stay + vacation. If you choose to stay home for vacation instead of going somewhere, (may be to a beach or mountains or another city) you are on staycation. Being on staycation doesn’t necessarily imply dearth of entertainment. You could catch up on your reading or spend more time with the kids. You could walk … Continue reading
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