Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Nerd Word(s): I saw that on pop up video

I saw that on pop up video
- support statement

1. A made up support statement used to help prove something that in fact is a lie.

[ Origin: In 1998 I was hanging out with some friends when we had the following conversation:

Rose: I know 3 drummers named Josh what's with
that?

Adam: Actually, 67% of all drummers are
named Josh.

Jesse: Oh, did you see that pop up
video too?

Rose: Oh

At this point everyone just nodded in acceptance ]

- synonyms
Note: This Nerd Phrase is unique in that it evolves with time like a species unto itself.
1. (2001) I read on the internet...

2. (2004) I was listening to NPR and...

3. (2006) Oh yeah, I read that on wikipedia...

4. (2007) Jon Stewart made some vague reference the other night to the fact that...

3 comments:

  1. Oh God. I hear that.

    You can still watch Pop Up Video on VH1 Classic, with such hits as Natalie Imbruglia's "Torn" and Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy."

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  2. Natalie Imbrulia is my girl!

    I'm all out of faith
    This is how I feel
    I'm cold and I am shamed
    Lying naked on the floor


    It's like she's singing directly to the little teenage emo girl version of me. It's beautiful really.

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  3. Actually there was a recent study reported in the NY Times that in fact only 53% of all drummers are named Josh.

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