Conundrum
Conundrum…. nice car or pay the rent???
Plus.. check out the original video request by TheRagingBeaverCo
These guys are so funny!
Conundrum…. nice car or pay the rent???
Plus.. check out the original video request by TheRagingBeaverCo
These guys are so funny!
TheRagingBeaverCo funny video.
Nice wheels Marina.
But does catch 22 mean a problem or split between two things that need to bee done??
What about [Blabbermouth]?
Crotchet-monger… what!?! As for conundrum, I don’t think I’ve ever heard this word used in a non contrived method. Mine would be who has more of my loyalty hfw or hfp.
I think that guy who requested the word was right about the blood flow. Because I just watched the video and I still don’t know the origine of the word
Marina, Judging by your car you must not be paying your rent.
Hey I asked about that word months ago….gee thanks
Yes, but did you submit a video? Therein lies the difference!
define “mass destruction”….
Slimming.
Jehovah! This isn’t really a made up word, but i know it was a mispronunciation in the middle ages because most Europeans didn’t know how to pronounce Hebrew words. So the roughly translated the Tetragrammaton יהוה (YHWH) and pronounced it Jehovah when really it’s unpronounceable because it has no vowels. My question is this, is there any other words that this has happened to in history that has stuck around like Jehovah?
So fanny
“Conundrum original video”… second dude, it about me 
… joke 
А если серьезно, то спасибо Марин за прекрасные уроки
the word “funner” was made up and used by most people in their younger ages as an incorrect use of grammar when we were still learning but it made one of the 10 new words of webster’s dictionary for 2008
another one of those 10 words was crackberry…where the heck did this come from??? is hotforwords willing to investigate?
If my memory is correct, Marina already mentioned “Crackberry” in the Sniglets video.
A “Crackberry” is the shiny object of desire to which the owner of a Blackberry Mobile Phone/PDA is addicted, as a Crackhead is addicted to Crack Cocaine.
Woody Allen stringing the phrase together “enigma wrapped in riddle surrounded by a conundrum” is still my favorite use of the word.
Sitting up watching this extra inning All Star Game brings a word that is needs some investigating: Slam
Keep the informative videos coming!
Hey, I just realized that the song at the end there is by Ronald Jenkees… care to give him credit?
Check the original song here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smE-uIljiGo
He’s a little whacky but he’s got crazy skills.
mangobyte, I give him credit on every video that I use him in. He gave me explicit permission to use that song in my videos and if you look at the videos on YouTube I always have links to him in the video description when I use his song. He’s also in my music section on this site:
http://www.hotforwords.com/music/
“QUAGMIRE”
You told me the meaning of the word “Quagmire” and the year BUT you didn’t tell me how the name originated. Did the king see his brother stuck again in a soft mirky land and his brother was shaking badly trying to get out of his impossible doing and the king in 1580 yelled, “that’s QUAGMIRE!!??” That was his brother’s name. So there you have it —
another quagmire solved. 
melikadothechacha replied on July 14th, 2008 6:44 am:
quagmire
Pronunciation: \ˈkwag-ˌmī(-ə)r, ˈkwäg-\
Function: noun
Date: circa 1580
1 : soft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot
2 : a difficult, precarious, or entrapping position :
conundrum
Pronunciation: \kə-ˈnən-drəm\
Function: noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1645
1: a riddle whose answer is or involves a pun
2 a: a question or problem having only a conjectural answer
b: an intricate and difficult problem
You’re right, Marina, those Raging Beaver guys are really funny, and you’re of course….still extremely hot…. as usual.
Anyway! The homework:
Crotchet: a wacky idea.
monger: someone who’s caught up with something frivolously.
So, if combined, would mean (lit.): someone with a wacky idea that’s caught up in this wacky idea frivolously……..
I would say, depending on the wacky idea, that this might actually turn out to be a good thing… and like I said it depends on the idea.
Think of Einstein, Ben Franklin and the other great innovators.
Also, on the crotchet-monger thought: this could have been a term used to put people down such as in saying: “what’s wrong with him, he’s always coming up with these twisted notions and weird ideas – he’s a crotchet-monger!” etc.
Which, I would say, isn’t a very kind thing so say at all, but to us today it may sound silly or funny to say, like “you crotchet-monger!”, but it could’ve been used derogatorily back when it first started being made up. Although I wasn’t there, so other than writings, documents or word-of-mouth, how could we know? Then Marina came along.
All in all, there is no dilemma about any conundrum thanks to Marina, and a conundrum might have been upon us in the finding of the meaning and root of this, but no more.
Thank you, Marina,
Shawn
Solutions are silly and made up, so what word should I make up?Angals,Angels,Angles punk
To answer your homework question…
“crotchet” is an odd fancy or whimsical notion. syn. caprice, whimsy, eccentricity, quirk, oddity.
“monger” is a person who is involved with something in a petty or contemptible way.
Therefore, it would make sense that a “crotchet-monger” would be someone involved in petty, whimsical notions or odd fancies in a petty or contemptible manner. Apparently it was originally used as a derogatory term for a fussy, pedantic and silly person.
Sounds a lot like the students that you referred to who created the word conundrum.
Since I’ve done such a thorough job on my homework, does it qualify me as the teacher’s pet?
Request: “ubiquitous”
Hi, Marina. I’m a new student, and would like to ask for an investigation into the word “ubiquitous”. It’s my favorite word…so lilting and actually kind of sexy if you say it right.
It may be a little late to turn in my homework, but I looked up these combined words anyway.
)
crotchet-monger: one who tries to stir up and spread an odd notion or whim (rather than trying to spread something else
CROTCHet-monger (I’m sorry, I had to do it one last time)
By the way, what the heck is that icon next to my name? It looks like an insane, robotic arrow. Is that suppose to imply something?
NICE, Marina the Import Model! haha. I’d say that the word “hyphy” is starting to hit into mainstream language, mainly slang, for being very energized and hyper. Originated in the Bay Area.
Well, “D’oh!” from The Simpsons has been officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary a few years ago. Course, I can’t be sure… as I’ve not bought a dictionary in… oh actually I’ve never bought a dictionary. Just have the old one my mom had before I was born, and actually she has it still. So, I don’t own a dictionary.
I can think of one important place that percentage of bloodflow is redirected in male subjects. OUR CROTCH!
I’m sorry, I am being childish when you mentioned the word CROTCHet-monger.
By the way, Marina, I wanted to say that is a nice looking Audi.
Marina, no Zils or Ladas at the autoshow?
Marina, if a conundrum is a British car, you won’t be able to get parts for it and it will leak oil.
stoned as in drug and or alchohol stoned
Hmmm i was wondering where the words for oral sex on a male come from, such as ‘head’ or ‘blowjob’ and the more specific ‘deepthroat’ they all have me at a loss for origin, thank you so much in advance for researching these for me!
yada yada yada (from sienfield) is now in the dictionary.
Also they have added fishes (plural for fish) when the last I heard fishes is a verb, or used only when talking about more than one KIND of fish (i.e. salmon and trout togther) NOT about a tank full of gold fish.
Hey Marina,
i wanted to know if you could talk about the word
“scaredycat”
i dont think i spelled it right.
But, why do they call people who are scared, “scaredycats”?
I just wanted to know, thanks!
Hi Marina,
I was wondering if the word ‘Pneumonoultramicroscopicsiliconovolcanoconiosis’ counts as an english word?
My english teacher made us learn it years ago and told us it was the longest word in the english language.
Thanks,
B
Hey Marina, did you meet up with Phil last weekend? He said he was going to be in town.
“Conundrum”, my whole life it a Conundrum right now. Do I stay in Washington State for the winter or move to California? Staying in Wa, would mean less students and no moving expenses. Moving to CA, would mean more students, large moving expenses, and logistics nightmare for my business.
Speaking of moving to California. I just wanted to put out a feeler; I hope Marina doesn’t mind.
Anyone here live in L.A. area that would know where I could find a small classroom or meeting room (not any hotels) near Long Beach Marina, Marina Del Ray, or San Pedro Marinas? I plan to fly to LA to look at some rooms to submit for USCG approval. I’m looking for inexpensive room I can lease to teach up to 16 students. Must have restrooms, good lighting, large tables for chart work. Please email me your details here. Move to LA Jack! Thanks
Express email not working (my end) but I know that King Harbor http://www.kingharbor.com/office_retail_suites/ has meeting rooms & a lot of this stuff is discounted for slip holders. My sister’s an agent in Manhattan Beach and has worked in Long Beach and San Pedro, sometimes it’s the cheapet way to go if you want her contact info. just ask.
Hey O4N,
I remember Redondo & Manhattan Beach. I used to ride my mountain bike there. Miles and miles of beach. Yes! Thats good news! Please send me some contact info. My business partner told me the USCG again suggested that I teach in LA. I want 30-35ft live-aboard slip and about 1000 sq open area room. Go ahead and give her the email above.
Thanks for reply.
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Jack; Just spoke to the person today, am West coast time. I passed along your request & they’d be totally up for helping etc. With all the hate goin’ back & forth on this site this past week I told her I’d wait a few days, to send your mail link, and if things were cool(ing) I’d send it. But quite honestly I don’t want to link anyone (from the real World) to me & cause them to be the receiving end of someone who promissed to do “nasty” things. I take those types of threats seriously and I am completely unafraid for myself but cautious for others and have to go with what feels right. I think (no, I know) that you are an incredibly decent guy & that’s why I offer…Alright, GOT IT, sorry had to think it through…I’ll match 3rd party & anonymously, I’ll make sure it’s a great source first that way nobody knows anyone, but you’ll get first rate help! I’ll get this done today…
Thanks Okay4now, Im also west coast time too. Seattle, Wa area to be exact. I’ve missed all the hate messages here. My internet was off line for a spell. I guess maybe thats why it went down.
Thank you for the complement. Decent guy yes, Incredibly decent? I can only hope so.
Thank you for your efforts. I want to see if I could get things set up before I have to make a move there. I’m still not sure about moving there but looks like my choices are getting narrower with each passing day.
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I have been thinking about this for a while now. I want to play a game of Word Association, for people who dont know how this works, I would say a word like “glass” then someone would say “mug” the some one else would say “hand bag” then “lipstick” and so on and so on
I’ll start
Word is POND
duck
bath
blood
Vampire
Tom Cruise.
Missile.
great. yet another superfluous thread with thousands of comments.
of which yours is one…and mine annudder
Nice to have Mr.Grumpy back in our midst.
Did you enjoy your holiday?
For your next one, may I suggest a Coach Tour to
Austria?
Marina, heres one you can do for your next video LIFE
Here’s a thought…
Live in a mobile home – cover
both bases in one payment!
meet the neighbors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V5nJ0mOjxo
Does anyone know the reason why there is an advert for puma shoes
Hi James,
It’s part of the sponsoring agreement with Google that helps Marina pay for the site. It’s all done automatically by word scan programs that attempt to ascertain who is reading and what they might buy by what words it finds on a page… or something like that.
A couple months ago somebody got their panties in a bunch when they saw a campaign ad for some candidate they disliked. They went all postal on Marina, threatening her (and us) as if she had anything to do with what ads gets selected to run on her page. She explained that she is just trying to pay the bills, and advertisements are an unfortunate but necessary evil in this case. Basically, what we learned was that if it doesn’t agree with you, ignore it. It’s out of our hands anyway.
Peace.
Or maybe they’re helping to sponsor her in exchange for ad space…But what the hell do I know? I could be wrong, of course.
well when as anyone talked about puma shoes? perhaps if i talk about cheese it might show ads for some cheese haha
cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese
i’d like to see Marina runnin’ ’round…
oh, wait…
she already does that in my fantasies…
Still no ads for dairy products, ya big cheeseball.
I would like to request “pickle” as in “in a pickle”.
Or as in the disease – pickle cell anemia.
Nice one! Check out this article:
http://www.redding.com/news/2007/Oct/30/michigan-man-get-probation-pickle-assault-case/
Also, the post by Cosmo and the one just below. Hope you get a few chuckles.
This guy stupidly got himself into a judicial jam. The judge sentenced him to one year of probation for having gotten himself into a pickle! First the pickle, then the jam. This guy should stay out of the fridge (and leave the phone alone).
hes so funny thiis man
good joke
Duh, I go crazy with this Gravatar stuff, seems like the name tedt is already in use, but passwords won´t match. Dunno how to pass this issue. So I guess I just have a pic on cocomment. I think if I enter a new nickname I will mess up a lot of stuff.
?
You sign up using your email address if you have never signed up to Gravatar before. Then it take you on to the rest of the registration. The gravatar followes your e-mail address.
http://en.gravatar.com/
Hum, ok, I try a other nickname, we will see.
Ok, I thought the names would cause some trouble, but it seems to run. Thx
So from what I understand, old posts from will have the old avatars still?
I changed mine a couple of times and it will change back only so far but the newest ones will change.
What is the origin of the word: Insane. I’d like to see you find the origin that word.
Right origin for the word fuck is on yt its funny just to watch to see my cat deciding he wants to request the origin of the word meow so for anymore people asking for fuck please send them here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVthSNUBre4
That was great! 5 stars!
You are going to be famous,
The outtakes homage to Marina’s
work is excellent! Enjoyed that.
Thanks, I do like Marina think she is great. I seem to stay up longer oi the summer so I am on her till about 1 am waiting for the next. vid people dont really talk to me as much as they used to on myspace, so now i spend pretty much all day on her. Oh my life
ok…i’m so not going to touch that comment…
annuddermale – are you kidding?
I’ll be using that link forever!
Save a lot of typing and explanation
to molify the ‘fuck’ people
Cool video James. That should answer some of the peoples questions on that matter. Keep up the good work. *****
Was it you that said you wanted to see me eat a oft boiled egg? soft boiled egg is for tea tonight. but with my mother culinary skills, it will probably be cooked to the point it starts to become solid
I think that was Foxbow that said that about the egg.
Nice one James!
The outtakes were very cute. When I was writing my dissertation, spending, hrs, days, weeks, months, yrs at the keyboard, all the cat wanted to do was walk or lie on the keyboard to get some attention. Funny animals…
Great video James! I think that really clears things up. Love the outtakes of your cat. I gave your video 5 stars.
Thanks everyone
Hey Marina! I have a word request.
WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF THE WORD: HOLY
It kind of a funny word and I hope you’ll eventually consider using it in a video.
Thanx.
Originated by Robn, the Boy Wonder.
“i” think Robn is misspelled. Omitted a letter maybe? Holy Cowl, Batman!
…miss you punny humour, Best wishes for the “New Year”, have a great 2009.
Apropos of nothing other than there was a post of some odd Russians signing about vodka, here is the oddest Russian group ever. This may have come up in the past, so excuse me if it’s old news.
Totally weird
Leningrad Cowboys: Sweet Home Alabama with the Russian Army Choir
Loved it!
Ain’t detente a wunnerful thang?
How about the soldier guy on the balalaika? I was waiting for his solo
Sorry, the band is Finnish, but the choir isn’t…
Group singing is an a-choir-ed taste. They’ll be finnished soon, too.
Hi Marina! What is the origin of the word BANANA? I know that bananas were introduced in the United States at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876. They were considered one of the “wonders of the future” (??!!), were wrapped in tin foil and sold for a dime. But where did they get the word “banana”? Was it someone’s idea of what tribal farmers might sound like when pulling the fruit from off the tree. It kind of reminds me of the origin of the word barbarian: anyone not speaking Greek sounded like they were saying “bar bar bar bar,” hence the word. Is banana then akin to barbarian? In the fruit aisle of my local grocers, I can understand a blueberry, and I can understand an orange. But when I get to the bananas, I experience a true conundrum. So now my segue is complete. THANKS! Benton
well written
Crotchet-Monger is new to me so I looked it up; no definition, but used with the word “hack” in a non-current reference to a writer’s effort.
I use the word conudrum to refer to an impossibility or a paradox. A “Catch-22″ would be the classic case.
Another might be: I never date crazy women, but I’d like to date Marina. But, she WOULD be crazy if she agree to go out with me.
Oh well.
Never give up!
Although, you should probably ask her about the whole teacher/student dating thing…;)
Get permission from the Principal and the School Board first. Otherwise, it’s harrassment in the workplace.
don’t you get it? you could
get past the teacher/student
fraternization, and even the
principal and the BOE. All
of that will be easy, but did
you think of this?
I bet you would have to meet
her Dad, first and that may
be where the worm turns!
If she were my daughter…..eh?
no no no no – go away bad thoughts -LOL
I could see her Dad being
very particular about who
she goes out with, even
though she’s past the age
of consent. I have sisters
(hot, i guess – i dunno)
and my father screened
(more like interogated)
all their dates. He was
a pretty good bullshit
detector, too.
I could be WAY wrong,
but it’s possible!
Hi, everyone who can speak Engish better than me. Here is felicity from Japan. Well, if you are in a conundrum, I think you should ask conan doyle for a solution…
A 7% Solution, no doubt.
Good one orion_ss1!
Arthur any more in Japan like you?
Marina, Hi, just checking in , loved the video & request (subbed to the R.B.) If you drive that Audi have fun, I drove a cutomers’ car like that & wow my first impression was “one can sure get oneself into a lot of trouble very quickly”. Daddy like advice from me, drive with only flat bottom footwear (No Heels!). If you look in your shoe room & find none, I will send you some. need foot size
Crotch destroyer!! Just looking at my new dog friend Duko, he needs to be muted. I dont know if its a man thing but just the very thought of having ones two veg removed is……..disturbing.
I just crossed my legs when I read that. Thanks for the reply before…
You caught up yet? I fear I’m falling behind since Hotforwords kicked into hyperdrive.
You asked before where I’m from, West coast Canada about as farwest as it gets, Victoria B.C. Some say its a little more “English” here than in England
Brings a few tears to the eyes has to be said. Duko looks to me for TLC, what will he think after the….aaahhhh…..snip, has happened? Will want to rip my head off no less!
At our yearly tractor steam engine fest (yaaaawn) by the beer tent (YAY!) two security guards both with omen looking dogs convinced me the …you know!…should take place to avoid my leg being used in a mad dog moment! Sorry Duko, you are booked in pups…….I will never be trusted by him again. The shame!
More English than England you say BillyB. I can relate to that as this wee Island is no longer just cream teas and fish n chips, which is cool as now we have curry sauce with chips
Think I have caught up with lessons, sadly will fall behind again as in the throws of moving so living out of boxes for a few weeks to come.In a bit of a quagmire presently, the wheels of change in motion however all will be worth it.
Catch up soon, be well
Matt
He will probably make sure it comes back to ram you in the ass with a red hot poker.
Things really have changed: You are more likely to be mugged, or simply gratuitously attacked, in London than NYC.
Now that I know Marina is taking a neutral stance. I can breath easier…
Marina,
I am wondering what is the origin of the phrase.
“Just joshin ya”
Was Josh some pratical joker that was so good, his name became immortalized forever?
What’s the story?
Marina crotchet-monger sounds like a phrase my friends use. “Croch Mongler”, so i suppose they got that word from crotchet-monger.
Also, I am have two Russian teenage girls stay at my house for a while. If you have any suggestions on how to make them feel comfortable, it would be very a appreciated.
I’m surprised, no comment from cha cha about the state of Marina’s caboose @ 1:27 in the video. Definitely no damage from the tumble in a previous video.
I SAID nice bluejean paint!
I didn’t think they were that tight.
Don’t know what you mean…I thought they were perfectly demure…
hello marina,
i made a request a moment ago and i want to add a word
can u explain the words hello and goodbye for me please?
Love,
Bally
Ps: I love your videos by the way, i learn a lot from you
Ahoy Ahoy!
I can help with half your request
http://www.hotforwords.com/2007/06/12/hello-hello-ahoy-ahoy/
Hello, hello? I don’t know why you say goodbye. I say hello.
SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!! i cut part of my hair at the back and it looks bald, how long before it will start to look normal
13 weeks – 5 years
(what is normal, anyway?)
it will probably never grow back…. srry man
The only option is to cut it all to the same length–for a guy that’s no problem.
Just color it in with a marking pen!
Hello Marina,
can u explain the word “goodbye” for me pls?
love,
Bally
She did do this word already
http://www.hotforwords.com/2007/07/06/good-bye/
good pickup, man!
my made-up word is for the offspring of a mixed marriage between Thai and Farang parents = Thaibrid (Thai+hybrid)
OK, OK, answer the question the teacher asked and not the one I want to answer – (What do I think I am, a politician?).
Made up words that have come into common use – Franglais, Spanglish, Tex-Mex, latte, supercalifragilisticexpeallidocious.
Mail order wife…
Is this world without me wrought?
Other substance than my thought?
Lives it by my sense alone?
Or by some essence of it’s own?
No, I’d much rather blow with the wind which I’m sure you can relate to.
Is this world without me wrought?
( is it better with out me? )
Other substance than my thought?
(do I think I am better then do others?)
Lives it by my sense alone?
( am I the only one to see?)
Or by some essence of it’s own?
( or does the world take no heed in me?)
Let me give it to you in tubengish. How’s you to be school’n Teach?
Not really.
your last comment blows,
but I’m sure i can’t relate
Keep practising the put downs!
Someday you might have one
that actually works!
Well, my comment was silly–even stupid & when I made it I was in a silly & stupid mood, so what. The interesting thing is that it brushed-up against your sensibilities, but I’m getting the distinct feeling that I’m dealing with the acute sensibilities of Red Bull, give your keypad a break and your fingers a rest. I didn’t submit hoping to see your face pop-up below my comment, and I’m actually not here looking to impress you or anybody else, nor am I starved for acceptance, Et vous? Nothing wrong with a hair trigger but you don’t have enough ammo to be be spraying this site with as many shots as you’re taking…
Poor Chacha
But love makes you grouchy and sensitive.
Without me for people to vent on you have be come the villain.
Ok4now is trying to get Marina to notice his posts ( good frucking luck ) and when we poke fun at this attempts, He feels hurt and will not see the humor in your jests. Right?
To me this is just something to do, A diversion from the News ( like War with Iran ) I am not trying to get in Marina’s pa- -..will lets not start. The tubers don’t need any encouragement. My expectations are very realistic and grounded. Miss Marina is a lot like the R8 in the video. Very Beautiful, Built for Speed, And very, Very Expensive and High maintenance.
But some feel the need, And hope for a chance to impress her. I/we are just cock blocking, This is not just for shits a giggles for them.
. I see the humor in you jabs
I am not young enough to know everything but this can explain most of it.
Roadrumch – Like Napoleon said
“shoot the cross-eyed man, he’s probably the leader”
rr- You gotta be kidding, I’ve been Teacher’s Pet, 1st and other things. Marina can/does or doesn’t ‘notice’ whatever, sometimes she’s the most interesting thing on this site some other times it’s the students. You thought his poem was ‘funny’ I thought it was rude, it’s no coincidence if you two are drawn together because you both have tendencies to dribble all over these pages. Who could possible believe that I’m a ‘tuber’, you’re ridiculous. If I made an off-handed comment (so silly, in fact, that I thought no one would respond) at least I’m dealing from a full deck.
What was rude about it???
it’s a zen riddle, dude!
(SO sensitive – gawd.)
that’s what you get for
sitting on your laurels so long.
It does prove that being TA is a random
choice by Marina.
roadrunmch – why is he so, so s-l-o-w?
he’s still trying the putdowns…
we all get that he’s angry – fine.
we all get he can’t get past it – fine
uh oh – i’m shaking (not)
oh look – here comes the next
putdown…
he’s boring me, really…
so sad to see a former TA sink
to such a level
You can have him if you want.
he just wants waste my time…
Are we still doing this? I was off in the real world.
sigh… new guys are SO sensitive.
don’t worry about impressing me
(the putdowns still need work, though)
Friend, not quite sure but I think I remember when you joined this site so not really sure what you’re talking about. Still, if you are a Senior & I’m just a Freshman good for flippin’ you—you’ve arrived! In any event, I’m not trying to put you down just brush you aside, so this is surprising to me because I think you are what you think of yourself and that is that you are a bit of a lightweight—so I’m surprised you’re not moving, which only makes you a sticky lightweight, none the less stick somewhere else, will ya. Oh, and if you think my ‘putdowns’ need work just let them sit awhile, even realize I’m being nice–it’ll come to ya.
I just read this. ,
He is a funny guy. What is a sticky light weight?
( Oh, and if you think my ‘putdowns’ need work just let them sit awhile, even realize I’m being nice–it’ll come to ya. ) by the way ” put downs ” ( two words,) Are never nice. I bet that surprises you too.
Oh and if you try to “brush me a side” you will get all the attention you can handle.
Too bad all this waste of space can’t be deleted…
Copy that, LFW.
Geez! I felt like that since YESTERDAY!
If you will observe, today in Skinny Dip,
She has FINALLY let it drop. (she’s
there, but not insulting me, etc.)
What you will also notice is that I
had to show all you guys links to
her sites to get peace back in
our time. Short of that, she was
going full “bore” on my posts.
lostforwords – i tried to quell
this for two fuckin’ days. Nice
of you to chime in NOW!
Thanks for your support (not).
pennsyltucky9 – i love you like a bro’
so don’t take this wrong, but ditto.
Roadrunmch was the only standup
guy here. And he volunteered!
that was funny – light sticky weight
forget the putdowns, man. they don’t work
i was trying to treat you with respect.
apparently, you are not worthy
seems to me your responses show a
craving for any attention you can get!
lose the anger, dude, not sexy or intelligent
did you even read my first response?
Good you win! Now, will please go away?
roadrunrnchmelikadothechacha, you two should examine your own comments before trying to scapegoat okay4now for your own behaviors
I win?
hmmm….not really.
Your lame attempt to
spoil the fun did cause
you to lose face. ie
for future reference:
there won’t be no shit
if you don’t start no shit.
learn it – live it – love it
Ok4now is feeling really good about his stand now that stokesjrj1 is agreeing with him.
Maybe4now you can admit you jumped Chacha before you give it any thought. And that he meant nothing by it, or can you?
speaking of starting the same old shit….
Roadrunmch – you make me proud
okay4now – how proud are you of YOUR
new friend? Oh wait – you guys are s-l-o-w
so this is all over your head.
Since this is just a waste of my time,
you’ll be happy to let this end here
and now. If not? Just keep talking
to yourself – Bu- bye
You both really don’t understand, I’m not trying to impress (no joke, cross my heart). melika, I’ve enjoyed your comments before, often. Sorry I didn’t enjoy them this time, but dude your spinning on hyper- drive, about to blow a gasket, and I’ve seen you do this before. If I thought you were really ‘on’ I wouldn’t rain. If you have a Zen riddle (which have no answers) then it’s strange that it rhymes, so it’s Zen & not the wind, great…impressive. If you are quoting some source show the source, otherwise it’s rude. I leave with the same face I came with, I guess you do too. YOU win! You’re the most deftest, which is great cause it seems very, very important to you. Now, in all your glory exit stage left, or right, go over the orchestra box or out the back (I’ll gladly help)…but just go! My patience with your brilliance is not waxing–it is waning.
Real or perceived conundrum? Are you giving opinion or schooling her?
If you are schooling, Then first, How is your grammar, in your 2nd language?
rr, I don’t brush you aside, I basically for the most part ignore you.
http://www.xmlgadgets.com/home.pl?site=mdict&query=putdown
Yeah, ah road, thanks for your translation above (no but it’s Zen) that’s why I thought it was uncalled for.
Hi every 1. I have just finished filming a video for the origin of the word fuck. Even if you don’t really want to see it, just watch it for the out takes,my cat decided he was hungry and meowed all through it the jumped on me knocked the camera over and covered my face with his body. After which he then also decided to walk over me as well. So I will be posting the link soon.
Does your Mom know what you use her camera for?
Just kidding you!
Its my camera
LOL! James! I was kidding!
…as you say, ‘Nice’ car! that will only get old, out dated too soon, besides M, you could make any car look great. Never a problem only solutions…..so conundrum in this respect doesn’t really exsist.
All a bit Mumbo Jumbo really, I have given priority to a sports car over food on the table and roof over my head before, didn’t work out as I lost my home thus giving no drive way to park! Doh!
The other day I had to break suddenly to avoid a cat running out in front of me. The car behind me smashed into the back causing much damage. I got out to speak with the driver and this red faced angry dwarf got out shouting ‘i’m not happy!’ – so i replied, so which one are you then?!
Thanks! Added the red face dwarf joke to
my snappy repertoire. I like to recycle
Chacha,
Glad you like it. Not so long a go I was stopped by the boys in blue for a rear break light out. I didn’t stop until a mile or so down the road. The policeman asked me why I hadn’t stopped sooner. I explained that a few years ago my ex-wife ran off with a copper and I thought it was him trying to bring her back to me!!
carpe diem: for tomorrow we die…
Marina,
You’re breaking my heart. Do my eyes deceive me or are you endorsing Barack Obama (referring to the banner on the right).
Don’t worry, sometimes McCain pays the bills
Marina is non-partisan in these matters.
Whew
And calligraphy, i would like ti hear that one
No Captain Jack yet ? Might be talking to the fish monger.
Did you say … fish?
good brain food, y’know
one and one make tuna fish
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONMbMMgCzA0
I have found a word I cannot find an origin for.. PERPLEXED
I am perplexed on this one
per is a prefix: eg com-plex
plexus -a -um [braided, plaited].
what about perfect
Most likely from facio: to do
Marina, did you mean “Crochet” (crow-shay) instead of “Crotchet” (crotch-hit) (OUCH!)?
Since a monger is a common seller as a “fish monger” and “Crochet” is a type of needlework done with a hooked needle, I would venture a guess that a “crohet monger” is someone who sells finely crafted things in a rather common or base way? And I’m going with “Lomography” for the extra credit, even though it can’t be sung like “supercalifragilisticexpealidocious”.
Beat you to it (see below)
Congratulations for being the
ONLY other person to notice!
…or maybe you just copied my work?
if you did, here’s your reward for that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMKGaZax0zY&feature=related
You missed my answer down below
Nope, hadn’t seen it, just dropped off a quick one to Marina before heading out to work.
One hypothesis : in Latin QUO NUM DURUM would mean “the direction (to choose) (is) now hard”.
QUO = in what direction / Russian KUDA
NUM = now / Russian NYNE
DURUM = hard, difficult / Russian TVËRDO
Hello Teacher,
I was thinking about a word with different meanings but spelt the same, “Well”. It is an adveb, adjective, interjection, idioms and a noun. Well, when I was little, I went to the well to get some water because I wasn’t feeling very well, but I should have left well enough alone.
A crotchet-monger is a fussy, silly, or foolish person.
Or, maybe someone who trades in crotchets.
Why does the USA pronounce the letter Z as zee where as Great Britian and Australia pronounce Z as Zed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Yp2L6c2KM
Zed is dead, baby
Thats a good question. We also say the letter x as a zee, like the name Xena we pronounce it Zena. One word I can think of we use the x in is X ray. I gave up a long time ago tring to understand why we pronounce letters and words the way we do.
Hi Teacher,
I was wondering about a few basic words that we use (in speaking and physically!) – CHAIR and SEAT.
Were chairs originally made from c_HAIRS? and were seats originally for s_EAT_ing? Look forward to your response, keep up the good work!
I was wondering what the origin of the word hinky is. I love your videos BTW. Keep up the good work
Urban Dictionary definition for hinky
1. Something as yet undefinable is wrong, out of place;
not quite right. eg. There’s something hinky about the deal.
2. An event or thing which is a) Out of whack
b) Wrong c) Off kilter. eg. That porridge taste hinky to you?
3. A state of being vaguely suspicious.
eg. The mark got hinky and left outta there.
The origin is unstated, unspecified
Marina, I am curious about the phrase “keep your eyes peeled”…
HEY MARINA HATE 2 ASK AGIAN BUT IM A “METALHEAD” MEANING I LOVE HEAVY METAL I LOVE IT SO MUCH I GOT IT TATTOOED ON MY BODY. BUT I STILL DONT NO WERE IT GOT ITS NAME FROM CAN U HELP ME OUT AND DO A LESSON ON IT? PLEASE! THANX
DARRIN
WHATS WITH ALL THE SHOUTING?
Listening to Heavy Metal makes you DEAF.
Leaving message here: thanks for the back-up I do think he/they were out of line. Actually, both were waiting in the weeds…another day at the office I guess, but he won’t recover, not really–again, thanks
.
Heres some heavy metal for you, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eko1rxeoybA
“Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.” – Mark Twain 1835-1910
Led Zepplin man! Think about it
OK, now close your eyes and say Led Zepplin
Ok here some Led Zepplin for you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL3hVESwAe4
Your gonna love this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ_qjOmIUXw
Marina – Please tell me the origin of the word, “QUAGMIRE” and if is similar to “Conundrum?”
quagmire
Pronunciation: \ˈkwag-ˌmī(-ə)r, ˈkwäg-\
Function: noun
Date: circa 1580
1 : soft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot
2 : a difficult, precarious, or entrapping position :
conundrum
Pronunciation: \kə-ˈnən-drəm\
Function: noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1645
1: a riddle whose answer is or involves a pun
2 a: a question or problem having only a conjectural answer
b: an intricate and difficult problem
No cigar
Maia Marina, If you can,t afford California move too the Texas it,s cheaper to live there.
Yes then you could be called a movie star
Hi Marina! This is a weird, random word “TAMPON” is my word request. xD
wikipedia offers lesson on how to
use one, if you don’t already know.
you, however, might take an
interest in this:
http://www.tamponcrafts.com/gun.html
only pickin’ on you a little, don’t cry
Such an unusual request in a site
full of testosterone based lifeforms.
hey marina im just curious what is the origin of the word ROGUE?
well its kinda my friends name.
and we wanted to find out where that word originated
alrighty then byez
One of the X-Men girls will answer this one.
Word request for the origin of the word Fanboy
Dear Marina, CONUNDRUM? Should you pay your rent or buy a new car?? Hummm? Serious. … QUAGMIRE? Did I get it right? But where did that word come from? Don’t worry, I’ll pay your rent. You buy the car. O.K.? and where did O.K. originate? So many things to learn my teach.
please, check the pulldown
menu for words/lessons list
OK is on that list, Okay?
Thank you for your reply. I was really asking Marina for the comparison between “Conundrum” and “Quagmire.” “O.K.” was just in jest to keep the rhythum of Marina firmat. Okay? I’ll try to do better next time.
Giggity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtkHk_-TRgw
Ha Ha Ha Ha
I looked up crotch monger and I couldn’t find it. I am very curious as to the definition. Thanks!
Oh, I just discovered Hot For Words on accident on You Tube. I really like what I have seen so far, I am looking forward to lots more interesting tidbits of knowledge.
Check the Shout Outs
Some interesting stuff!
Thanks!
Check the shout outs yeah.. see me eating with no fork or knife.. or spoon
Marina,
I was just checking your Lieutenant page, and as a Marine I’m interested in all the ranks, so here’s a bunch that I use all the time but never really know what they mean:
Private
Lance Corporal
Corporal
Sergeant
Captain
Major
Colonel
General
There you go, hope you can help!
-Jim
Greetings,
The word I request to you is “Semantics”. The reason that motivate this request is that in University I read about Linguistics and came to the conclusion that the main problem of communication is the difference of concepts that people have when they are trying to transmit an idea. So I want to know about the development of that word.
Thank you.
Okay. The lesson video was great. Unfortunately, the RagingBeaver video was not to my liking. I gave up on it after only 1:28 of viewing. I watched the lesson from to start to finish.
One word that I can think of that is a silly made up word, comes from gamers. The word is pwned. The word that is pronounced p-owned, started in games played online. Now I personally don’t know when the word was created or by who. Although I do have a theory on how it came into being.
The theory is, in online games such as MMORPGS or games that have online co-op like Halo, gamers have the ability to talk with each other. They also are able to taunt each other. Before the headset became the standard in online gaming for communication, everything was typed. Now my guess is, that during a game someone did something really cool to drop his or her opponent. In the excitement, the meant to spell owned, but misspelled it and typed pwned instead.
Since then the word has become very popular, not just in the gaming world, but everywhere else. I think it is kinda cool that something that may have been a mistake at first has become a word that synonymous with beating or doing something in a cool way.
In a recent “Jeopardy!” episode, a category was devoted to Geek Squad. One of the clues used the word “pwned.” They pronounced the word “pohned” rather than “p-owned.”
It was in Jeopardy?! That’s awesome! As for the pronouncement thing, I just wrote it how I thought it sounds. Though in that vein I shouldn’t have typed the hyphen.
Anyway, thanks for letting me know.
hmmm… interesting conundrum
a portemaneau word
composed from
PREVIOUSLY + OWNED
or
a truncated form of
the word PAWNED?
I think “pwned” (or “pwn3d”) came from somebody hitting the wrong keys when trying to type “owned.”
I haven’t watched the video yet, but I want to point out that “Conundrum” was the title of the two-part “Dallas” series finale.
Now, the video…
relevance?
Other than it’s the subject of this lesson, none. Sorry I brought it up.
Don’t be sorry – relevant nostalgic curiousity
Okay, good.
What is the origin of the word ANOMALY.
Thanks
Made up word: polyhekadedragon
Can you figure out what it mean?
Can You figure out what skoal means, other than tobacco?
I have no idea…I’ve never even heard of it with relation to tobacco. I’m interested in finding out though. Although, it looks like a leet spelling of “school”.
aaaaaaaaaaaw
the second video is no longer available
Man, all this car talk…heres one for you Marina… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvmyTZEqlo8 …love it!…kind of corny, I know, but its just what kind of mood I’m in.
The only cool thing Tom Jones ever did:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ditwlmwWs54
The “other” cool thing Tom Jones did
Mars Attacks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0NAdSyj8PA
Come on guys, the point wasn’t Tom Jones, it was “Shes a lady”. As in reference to Marina.
I loved his chain, pants and hairy chest. No, really!
I’m with ya Pagedoll She’s a LADY
Marina, I see no conundrum here. A smart gal would get a rich boyfriend and have him rent a nice apartment and car for her. A REALLY smart gal would marry a rich man with a nice house and car and take them both along with 80% of everything else he has in the divorce.
As to the homework I’ve always liked the word “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious ” because you can sing it! I don’t know too many other big words that can make that claim.
You know it was comin’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg6vc66foXE …I love it!
NIce perspective on women you’ve got there. Two options: either a cheap ho, or an expensive ho…
Realistic. One way or another you pay for it…
By the way, true marinologists know that she’s already done that word.
You mean Marinaologists, I believe. I know she’s done it, I just said I like the word because it can be sung.
Like Martha Stewart?
expensive ho
Marina, then how about a Russian “made” up word, Lomography? (Or alternately lomographics.) Have you ever used a LOMO?
Lomography describes the unique photos one gets when using a LOMO camera.
(One of the few I need to complete my collection of Russian Cameras, BTW, Marina, if you happen to have a spare LOMO you could send me I’d appreciate it.)
http://www.lomography.com/
nice car by the way
heres a word “coitus” hehe
tell me the history on that word..
love your work by the way, can you tell me how you decided to start this great project
no bonafides?
no pro bono!
COITUS is latin : CO-ITUS “Together-Coming”
what about coire ??
You are mentor I am mentee
John was the walrus
coo coo ca chew
that was mental, i must say
(canadian humor)
I want to request the word via
as in via the internet, where did via come from???
via = road (in Latin)
Nice Audi you’ve got there Marina! You can cook food on the engine and watch it too, if times get rough with the rent or snow is too high in Siberia… Stay away from those pesky jalapenos as they are giving the tomato a bad rap lately. Thanks for the tip on the tomato vine poisonesity <– Don’t research this one as not a real word or even think about playing Scrabble with me… Words that could be researched if you get time from driving that new car/apt of yours… “Amnesia” – Did I have to work today? or for those bad students who fail to retain anything you could research the magic transfer of knowledge to ones brain through the process of “Osmosis” ?
I asked for amnesia today also….on the vodka page.
on this page
R8 test video
You meant this one, right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a8KXNRm_q4
lo siento
Hey Dear, I’m very impressed with your top draw teaching! Please advise which video equipment you use? I also wanted to request origin and background of word “Pedestrian”
Thanks
Faran992
faran992@hotmail.con
Click on Help/FAQ and scroll down towards the bottom…
made up words : I’m gonna stick with ’shenanigans’ and ‘ragamuffin’
very nice car by the way
For those here who watch TopGear, have you seen episodes from Season 11, and if so do you recall what one of the presenters now thinks of the Audi’s?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJM03Uk9U0I
It’s as high off the ground as a badger’s badger
Like smearing honey into Keira Knightley…
Don’t you mean a Badger’s Nadger?
Marina,
You had the Audi’s shift in reverse and were about to back up at the end of the video; I love that you can drive a manual gearbox. Rare in America. Actually most men can’t here either!
Can’t we see more of you driving the R8?
Take it to up Mulholland, or better yet the Angeles Crest Highway (much faster road) and hoon through some turns for us. I used to go up there and do crazy stuff with my Ducati when I was in LA.
ciao…
Hey lostforwords, to satisfy your need for eye-candy & speed, check out this vid until Marina does hers. Ferrari chick
That was …AWESOME!!…still take the car over the girl though, and I would name her Heather.
Car’s okay, but….(no comment)
How about taking that car and Marina?? Heavenly!!
Marina wore a Ferrari cap in the dog tribute – 200th video….
The Audi’s a new and better car.
You’re absolutely right lostforwords. I’ll take the Audi R8 and Marina and then I’ll have to get her an Audi R8 cap.
We agree then. I’ll let you keep the car…
She was wearing high heels driving!
had to be a closed road course.
first responders along the route
all had cameras! Cool
safety first!
puzzling…at the end
did the film get reversed
or was her top on backwards?
(american flag – stars on the left)
History some may find of interest, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_GT40
Hey lostforwords, check out the “Bloopers” video where Marina’s driver drives her to the OED in what looks like a Ferrari. So, that explains the cap.
http://www.hotforwords.com/2007/12/18/bloopers/
Yeah, I know that one…that’s why I said she was obviously into performance; plus the talk about her tuner bug, and the shots of the R8. She’s a car nut!
The Ferrari is a 360 Corse Stradale I am pretty sure.
Can you power shift your manual, yet?
with a diesel, i can even drop it in first
from a standing stop – smooth as glass.
It’s tricky – you can rip out the drive train
if you miss the timing, but here’s how I
do it. Bounce the accelerator hard.
when RPM’s hit minimum (below idle)
drop it in gear and nurse the accelerator.
(or stomp it and patch out!) I’ve been
a power shifter for years, up AND down
gasser or diesel, same is same to me
my cars last 14-18 years as a rule and
no clutch, tranny or rear end issues EVER
Power shifting is the REAL racer’s edge
PEACE
….. a 55 gallon barrel shared by 2 or more catholic call girls……
Cursing fish OMG!
(just watched it again!)
Word requests
bodacious
flirtatious
COOOL! You drive Tony Stark’s car?
I can’t compete with that
But wait! what about Pepper Pott?
you’d have to bump her off, y’know!
didn’t work out so well for Jeff Bridges…
ok – so Tony just lent you the car
and I don’t have to vie with IronMan. Yay!
Eric Morrison – Eager Beaver guy
all pretty good – drooly boy dragged
a little too long. I have used the word
conundrum a few times in here so
I guess an explanation to those
as yet uninitiated was in order.
Homework: crochet-monger
(craw-chet monger) ummmm….
I have afghans made from yarn
by my sweet great aunt Carrie
who crocheted them. (crow-shay)
A philologist wouldn’t make this
error – so am now I confused, duh.
while I don’t seek to collect them,
I do seem to have an assortment,
a plethora, if you will, of afghans.
In that sense, I may be considered
to be a crochet-monger? mongerer?
room is spinning – no air, must
Google crochet-monger…
Oh great – no Wikipedia gonna
make me look smart today!!
Sorry, can’t focus past the legs car
for some reason. Did I learn a word or what?
oops! should read
Sorry, can’t focus past the
legscarThere was a car?
i can never get past her face…
nice bluejean paint, too!
Great word my dear teacher. I like learning words that i can put into everyday use.
“stoned” as in ” oh my god dude I’m stoned!”
like a rolling stone? Dylan
stone in love? Journey
dragged down by the stone? Pink Floyd
you stoned me? Van Moirrison
I wanna be a Flintstone?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGZenzfg3A0
As in; ” Dude, I’m so stoned ” ( I can not move. I am as stupid as a stone a rock, DOA.) Much earlier getting stoned was getting drunk.
You’ll get a kick outta this, Entourage- The sherpa …just watch it, its funny!
crotchet monger?
A seller of ancient grumpiness?
Marina, problems. Videos won’t load.
hum, try to log out, close the explorer and jump on again, it should work, if not then it is like the Panties and the Phenthouse video, it just leads me to this WordPress thingie, no video or what else.
I was wondering if anyone else gets irritated when people refer to themselves as: “chocoholics” or “workoholics.” I understand why people use these terms- to indicate their penchant for consuming chocolate or for working alot- but it makes no sense. People are called alcoholics because they drink lots of alcohol but the “holic” part comes from the word alcohol, and has nothing to do with habitual consumption. I think it is ridiculous that people think they can simply add “holic” to any word in order to express their degree of enthusiasm for the item or activity.
“chocoholics” or “workoholics.”
These are made up words. ” A joke,” There is a lot more to worry about in the world..
worryholics
Worry-warts. Have no idea where that comes from.
Marina,
I would like to know where the phrase, ‘fashionably late’ comes from.
Thanks!!!
I’m sure we all know one. The term is “Cheapskate”
Marina,
Is that a Astom Martin DB9? V12, Almost 500Hp Damn! Do you know?
I can see you Do KNOW the Right People in L.A
nice seatcover!
Had to research this it is an .Audi R8
If you would like to buy a new one click here
HotForWords,
I was wondering where the term “French Kissing” came from. Did only people in France used to do it?
Thanks!
-livster13
french siphon
french toast
french fries
hmmm… there may be something to be explored here
good request!
hah i never thought about those ones..god im curious now!
not from France
I thought a crotch monger was a sex fiend, but a ‘crotchet monger’ must like to run around covering other peoples crotches up–not much fun on a day at the beach…
extra: radness
Now that’s a good come back OK4N
HI MARINA NICE VIDEO I LIKE YOUR CAR. I WAS WONDERING COLORS. ARE WORDS RED IS STOP GREEN IS GO RED IS HOT BLUE IS COULD YELLOW IS HAPPY SMILEFACE :
WHEN PEOPLE ARE SAD WE SAY I GOT THE BLUES BLUE IS MALE PINK IS FEMALE 
WISHING YOU HATZIAKHA U- BRAKHA MY DEAR TEACHER
blue + yellow = blellow
yellow+blue–3Mc@2 did you get it
did you?
hey marina how about finding out the origin and meaning of the following word, skank or skanky, thanks paulito13×2
here is one for you “flak”
thanks
From the German Flugabwehrkanone: aircraft defence cannon. WWII vintage.
Also called ack-ack guns not becuase of there sound but because of the phonetic alphabet used in WWI: anti-aircraft=a.a., or ack-ack.
Could the Audi 8 possibly be better than the convertible?
No convertible make a real sports car. As soon as a car has no roof, the chassis rigidity is seriously compromised. The only thing to try to do is the reinforce the roofless chassis with the result that ALL “sports” convertibles are heavier than their closed counterparts. Obviously convertibles sell because there’s a market for cruiser types, but any performance fan would never buy one.