The English Language Has Become 'Obamafied'
Thursday February 21, 2008
"Obamania" has swept the nation, turning Barack Obama into a "Barackstar" and a linguistic force to be reckoned with. Now, with the help of Slate's Encyclopedia Baracktannica, you can see words that have been "Obamafied." A sampling:Baracklamation: Anything that Barack Obama says.
Obamatose: In a deep slumber, dreaming of Barack Obama.
Barackwurst: A short, thick, Obama-themed snack.
Barackupied: Unable to think about any politician other than Obama
Baraccoli: Essential part of the diet of an Obama supporter
Barackintosh: Any computer used to further the cult of Obama
Obamamatopoeia: An excellent Obama impression
Obamazon: A passionate female Obama supporter
See also: Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle.com
Related:
Barack Obama Cartoons
Funny Obama Pictures
Barack Obama Jokes
Comments
Ok, that’s hysterical….
Don’t forget the Letterman one… Baracktober!
What about Hillary-ous–the amusing notion that Clinton may win the Democratic nomination!
My favorites were
Baracktail
An alcoholic beverage quaffed at an Obama campaign rally
Barackie-Talkie
Means of communication for all Obama staffers
Obambrero
A broad-brimmed hat of straw or felt affixed with campaign paraphernalia
Hilarious!
don’t forget
Obamanation
So the English language has become much more obamic than it was? Which must surely mean a rise in obamicity.
fantastic jokes. especially the david letterman gags. letterman has hit the mother lode with the old guy gags.
“John McCain is like the old guy who puts his back out picking up a quarter” and that’s one of mine. JOHN (IRELAND)