Archive - Fritinancy

November linkstack

Words of the year, a word-y documentary, a new word game, and more. A recipe, even.

21 hrs ago •

"Nixtamalized corn flour"

Lessons in language and chemistry at the supermarket.

Nov 21 •

Word of the week: Kakistocracy

The second coming.

Nov 18 •

Naming briefs #11

Tunneling through rabbit holes with MARCH HARE and OFFBALL.

Nov 14 •

Word of the week: Slop

When AI gets messy.

Nov 11 •

Anatomy of a slogan

And other language lessons from a losing presidential campaign.

Nov 8 •

We have met the enemy

A morning-after pill. Also, a joke.

Nov 6 •

Word of the week: Garbage

The offal truth.

Nov 4 •

October 2024

Worrying, coping

A mixed bag for Halloween.

Oct 31 •

Word of the week: Dipshit

Governor Tim Walz drops a D-bomb.

Oct 28 •

October linkstack

"Mike" brands, a new novel, a new word game, brand mascots, and more.

Oct 24 •

Word of the week: Goon

Elon's henchmen, Popeye's pals, and waterfront thugs.

Oct 21 •

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