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I just came across an interesting not-so-new book: Brave New Words:The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction. I'm finding it very interesting, especially the fan-created words. Actifan - someone who is really involve in the fan world, writing fanfic, attending conventions, blogging fafiate - to quit one's involvement in fandom because of outside obligations ******* "Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. ~Dalai Lama | ||
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Hmmmm... "Fafiate" sounds like the British expression, "faff about." Also, faffs were strange beasties on the old Beany and Cecil puppet show prior to its becoming a cartoon show. The Wikipedia article fails to mention them. It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. -J. Krishnamurti | |||
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Interesting words, CW. I'd love to hear about some others! | |||
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Brave New Words:The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction Yes, I have this book, and it makes for wonderful browsing. —Ceci n'est pas un seing. | |||
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I've already returned the book to the library, but it was fun to browse, as Z said. I bet your library has it, too. ******* "Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. ~Dalai Lama | |||
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