If you caught The Colbert Report last night, you heard Stephen tooting
his own horn over the fact that "truthiness," a word/phrase he claims to have coined, was chosen as the Word
of the Year by the American Dialect Society (ADA). I assumed, like probably many others, that Stephen was completely
and utterly full of crap, having a bit of fun with all of us. The folks over at BC Beat dug a bit deeper, however, and found that yes, there is in fact an
American Dialect Society, and yes, "truthiness" is indeed the 2005
Word of the Year. I doff my hat to you, old timer. You are indeed a wordsmith to be reckoned with, and I am humbled
in your presence.Do not deny Colbert's truthiness
If you caught The Colbert Report last night, you heard Stephen tooting
his own horn over the fact that "truthiness," a word/phrase he claims to have coined, was chosen as the Word
of the Year by the American Dialect Society (ADA). I assumed, like probably many others, that Stephen was completely
and utterly full of crap, having a bit of fun with all of us. The folks over at BC Beat dug a bit deeper, however, and found that yes, there is in fact an
American Dialect Society, and yes, "truthiness" is indeed the 2005
Word of the Year. I doff my hat to you, old timer. You are indeed a wordsmith to be reckoned with, and I am humbled
in your presence.
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1-11-2006 @ 7:17PM
Captainmicahp said...
How cynical of you to doubt Colbert. I never thought for a second that the American Dialect Assocition was legit. Just because everything on his show is ludicrously buffonish, doesnt mean that one thing isnt real. I mean, if he can get Rick springfield, or Steven Van Zant on his show, then you know his statements must be credible.
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1-12-2006 @ 12:04AM
Malfoy Roark said...
How can anyone doubt Colbert?!?! I've watched every episode since day 1 and I was there when he used 'Truthiness' a good amount of time before his word was made word of the year. Colbert is the greatest late night talk show on television. Why? Two words: The Word. :) If there is no word, THERE IS NO STORY.
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