Monday Morning Mirth
. . . From The Washington Post Style Invitational
Planertia: When you stick with a bad idea long after it’s clear you have no exit strategy. (Mike Cisneros, Centreville)
Sosa-nervosa: The midseason anxiety suffered by Orioles fans as they sense they’ve just obtained another over-the-hill slugger. (Peter Metrinko, Chantilly)
Arenotdeetwo: R2D2’s argumentative twin. (Kyle Hendrickson, Frederick)
Rearendearment: A loving pat on the tush. (Chris Doyle)
Earnigma: An IRS form. (Herb Greene, Catonsville)
Yearner’s-permit: A credit card. (Jesse Frankovich, Lansing, Mich.)
Menarchy: The view that the male is always in charge, period. (Mark Eckenwiler, Washington)
Kenarbie: Mattel’s new hermaphroditic doll. (Dan Seidman, Watertown, Mass.)
Sevenarse: Standard minivan capacity. (Walt Johnston)
Chickenracing: Poultry in motion. (Chris Doyle)
Serpentolerance: Sympathy for the Devil. (Chris Doyle)
Eaternaty: Dinner with the in-laws. (Marty McCullen, Gettysburg, Pa.)
Jabbernacle: A two-hour sermon. (Dave Prevar, Annapolis)
Internapping: Web browsing with a dial-up. (Mike Cisneros)
Juggernaught: Flat-chested. (Chris Doyle)