Monday, July 25, 2005

  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)