contributorMark Peters
Mark Peters is a language columnist, lexicographer, and humorist who has written for Esquire, The Funny Times, New Scientist, Psychology Today, Salon, and Slate. He contributes to OUPblog and writes the Best Joke Ever column for McSweeney's. You can read Mark's own jokes on Twitter, such as, "I play by my own rules, which is probably why no one comes to my board game parties anymore."
The realm of nerdiness has been steadily expanding for years, with nerd culture taking over the world in the form of technology and pop culture. That makes this a good time to look at this insult turned compliment with a murky past and bright future.
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Article Topics:Evasive ManeuversEuphemisms old and newSize-inclusive Reinterpretations of Collective Cockamamie Coinages April 6, 2018 By Mark Peters
When the history of euphemisms is written, the following terms deserve footnotes, if not full-blown chapters.
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Article Topics:Evasive ManeuversEuphemisms old and newEuphemizing Some Spicy Meatballs March 7, 2018 By Mark Peters
I always let my readers wet their beaks in the deep pool of drivel I've collected from reservoirs of rot and lakes of lunacy. Please enjoy the following euphemisms and consider using them in your love sonnets and fraud trials.
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Article Topics:Word RoutesExploring the pathways of our lexiconFor Whomst Does the Neologism Toll? February 23, 2018 By Mark Peters
Sometimes — mayhaps many times — we need words to help us make fun of other words, not to mention the preening posers who use them, including ourselves.
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Article Topics:Evasive ManeuversEuphemisms old and newTaking Some Problematic Executive Time February 7, 2018 By Mark Peters
We may have a Euphemism of the Year for 2018 already.
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Evasive ManeuversEuphemisms old and newCome On, You Know the Euphemism of the Year January 10, 2018 By Mark Peters
This pick for Euphemism of the Year is the ultimate cloaking device for lies, baloney, and any theories that involve hordes of dinosaurs up to funny business on the moon.
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Word RoutesExploring the pathways of our lexiconBombology: Beyond the "Bomb Cyclone" January 3, 2018 By Mark Peters
Bomb, like its close relative boom, is an irresistible word that helps us describe an unpredictable world that can leave any of us feeling shellshocked and, lately, snowed-over.
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