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Tag: language

Naked Youngster v Naked Man

Now there’s a post title that’s going to attract unwanted attention. Looks like some new sources have rethought their use of the term “youngster” to describe the naked male allegedly seen by an eyewitness in the vicinity of Darren Hughes’ house. Google’s cache has yet to catch up.

Neologisms

A small collection of things someone should name.

A person, albeit a man, states his case.

Avoid gender-specific language unless it is necessary. In particular, avoid terms such as “man”, “men” or “mankind” to refer to people in general.

Up his sleevies…

In which the prospect of a serpentine army is considered.

Basically a Message for Robyn

Hey, Robyn. How are you? I’m in Wellington this weekend. Let me know if you want tickets to Operation Double Black and to catch up for a drink. But while I’m at it, when you’re referring to the nonsense someone’s talking, it’s drivel, not dribble. That’s not for Robyn, that’s for the world at large. [...]