* Acronyms, abbreviations and Slang Frequently Used on the Forum *

[wabmester]

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Yes, we are not Vulcans.

Speak for yourself, human.   Oh, and live long and prosper.

... called "unilities"

I like it. Rich, do you know if that one is legal in Scrabble? 

 

[Rich_by_the_Bay]

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"unilities.."
I like it. Rich, do you know if that one is legal in Scrabble? 

Uhhh.. utilities.

Yes, scrabble-worthy

 

[wabmester]

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Nuts. I thought it might be obscure medical jargon -- a very rich source for good scrabble words.

 

[Martha]

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"Brazilian" or "Brazillion":  http://early-retirement.org/forums/index.php?topic=7160.msg71847#msg71847

 

[Martha]

ER mottos and symbols:  dryer sheets and dryer sheet flag with: non sum qualis eram

http://early-retirement.org/forums/index.php?topic=620.msg7215#msg7215


http://early-retirement.org/forums/index.php?topic=636.msg7466#msg7466

 

[Ed_The_Gypsy]

Yes, we are not Vulcans. We do not make decisions solely based on logic.

True. But some of us are Thetans.

L. Ron Gitano

 

[yakers]

True. But some of us are Thetans.

L. Ron Gitano

At least that much is clear.

 

[Mr._johngalt]

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The MENSA entry in the list is funny, but may actually misinform some people...here's what Mensa really means:
http://www.mensa.org/index0.php?page=10

As I see it, Mensa is a social club for the somewhat intelligent. Many, but not all, members are social misfits. A few have emotional intelligence quotients below 70. But it is a fun group if you like to hang around fairly smart people. Including a few who are truly brilliant.

I agree with this (long time member). I see myself as a kind of "social misfit"
and misanthropic to boot, but........can you can top this? I went to a Mensa
function once at a pretty nice restaurant. Guy next to me looks a bit like
a heavier version of Charles Manson. He is dressed in an orange jumpsuit
with his hair and beard died bright orange, and even his sneakers!
It was not Haloween. For a while this guy was living in his van, and he is one of
the smartest people I ever met, just no obvious social skills.

JG

 

[donheff]

True. But some of us are Thetans.

Tom Cruise is on the board? What moniker is he posting under?

 

[kcowan]

SNAFU - Situation Normal, All Fouled Up

 

[Ed_The_Gypsy]

Tom Cruise is on the board? What moniker is he posting under?

My cover is blown!

 

[DRiP Guy]

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Two deciders using the exact same facts can come to two different decision, each correct for themself.

Ahem.

There can be only ONE "Decider™"

 

[DRiP Guy]

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As I see it, Mensa is a social club for the somewhat intelligent. Many, but not all, members are social misfits. A few have emotional intelligence quotients below 70. But it is a fun group if you like to hang around fairly smart people. Including a few who are truly brilliant.

1. Most do not socialize with other members; therefore it is not a social club.

2. Members are beyond "somewhat" intelligent by definition.

3. Within their own social context, they are exactly fitted.

4. Yeah.

5. Debatable.

6. Yeah.

[Sorry, could not resist giving a typical didactic Mensa reply. And, yes I are 1, but I usually don't advertise that fact, nor do I espy consanguinity with the prosaism ]

 

[Ed_The_Gypsy]

I R 1 2. BFD. Went to one meeting in high school. Fogeddaboutit.

 

[DRiP Guy]

I R 1 2. BFD. Went to one meeting in high school. Fogeddaboutit.

Yup, that's the import I put on it, too.

 

[Maurice]

How about 'OP', what does that mean? (I saw it repeatedly in the MMND threads)

 

[REWahoo]

How about 'OP', what does that mean? (I saw it repeatedly in the MMND threads)

"Original Post" or "Original Poster"

 

[Maurice]

I was thinking 'oppressed poster'

 

[REWahoo]

In some cases your definition may be more accurate.....