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Word of the week: Wankpanzer
The perfect neologism for a perfectly hideous automotive phenomenon.
Apr 15, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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Words of the year: Fritinancy edition
Welcome to my sixteenth annual WOTY roundup.
Dec 16, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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Word of the week: Tonic masculinity
Not to be confused with gin-and-tonic masculinity.
Aug 12, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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52 interesting things I learned this year
The news (to me) in 2024.
Dec 30, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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The return of Sets! My Teeth!! On Edge!!!
Another airing of grievances.
Oct 17, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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Sets! My Teeth!! On Edge!!!
Just stop it with “albeit," OK?
Apr 18, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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Word of the week: Lore
A fifth-century word for 21st-century narratives.
Jan 20
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Nancy Friedman
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Anatomy of a slogan
And other language lessons from a losing presidential campaign.
Nov 8, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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Your turn
Enough about me. I want to hear from you.
Jan 16
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Nancy Friedman
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Festivus 2024: The airing of grievances
These are a few of my least favorite things.
Dec 23, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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January linkstack
Three podcasts, two newsletters, one audiobook, and last year's best and weirdest names.
Jan 30
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Nancy Friedman
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Word of the week: Brunchlord
A new word pulls up a seat at the table.
Dec 2, 2024
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Nancy Friedman
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