#mythical dictionary

[mclaughneal]

The Official Mythical Dictionary!

I thought it would be fun and interesting to make a list of words/phrases that Rhett and Link have made up/changed the meaning of. It would be a sort of guide to the language in this little mythical world that we all live in. So, if you have any words/phrases throughout GMM, Buddy System, songs, the Book Of Mythicality, or anything else Rhett and Link have done, that they have a particular word/phrase they made more mythical, send it (and the definition and the source if at all possible) my way(preferably through my ask box)!! I’ll compile them all and make them out to be a full list of Mythical words/phrases, creating, The Official Mythical Dictionary!

[bazareno]

Mythical Dictionary entry #3

safari

noun

an expedition to observe a person of potential romantic interest (potential to be confirmed or denied depending on outcome of safari) without the financial and social commitment or emotional pressure of a typical date: I think Jenna is taking me on a safari today. We’ve never had a real conversation nor spent time alone with each other, but she asked to get Jamba after class today to ‘celebrate the end of midterms.’

synonyms: hangout, watching Aziz Ansari’s new show on Netflix, down to kick it, random Facebook event that both parties have responded “Going” or “Interested”

antonyms: final exam review session, bible study, mentorship program event

[bazareno]

Mythical Dictionary entry #3

talk-to-text ratio |tôk tō tekst 'rāSēõ|

noun

the ratio between the amount two individuals have spoken in real life and the amount they have spoken through a virtual medium, including Facebook, text, and Snapchat: Dude, I think I'm going to invite him to a meal since I'm uncomfortable with how low our talk-to-text ratio is.

Author's note: This is something I feel very strongly about. I obviously care about the serious things in our society. But genuinely, I get peeved about this ratio. People can have very different personalities online and in person, and the dichotomy is frustrating. I'll acknowledge that the computer screen provides a secure environment and opportunity for those more introverted or socially anxious, but I'm pretty sure there's a study out there that can agree with my belief that the Internet has reduced the average individual's social skills. And social skills are important! Anyways, going back to the dictionary entry, having a low talk-to-text ratio while getting to know someone can lead to uncomfortable situations when meeting in real life for some people, especially when one or both parties have subpar conversational skills without a keyboard in front of them. Try to keep your talk-to-text ratios high, if you can, people.

[bazareno]

Mythical Dictionary entry #2

swipe blindness |swīp blīndnes|

noun

the instance in which the to-go food container in your hands suddenly becomes so interesting when you see someone who lives in the dorm building that you want to enter (but can't, since you don't live there) approaching

the state of pretending to be invisible and able to squeeze in through the door before it closes, without acknowledging the  presence of the individual who just swiped you into the building: That kid has a horrid case of swipe blindness. He just stood there, facing the doors and looking at his phone, while I spent a considerable amount of time putting down the packages and food and digging through my backpack for my key.

the condition in which you see an empty space where there should be a person who just swiped you into the elevator because, again, you do not live in that building: "Dude, put some pants on! There's a girl here." "Oh, nah, she can't see us. She can't get into the elevators."

[styrofoamdinners]

Mythical Dictionary entry #1

proggle |'prägəl|

verb

short for "provocative giggling"; to laugh in a girlish, gleeful way towards something read or seen, usu. on a computer or smartphone: Emaan proggled at the ironic, slightly racist (but actually extremely racist) joke.

to laugh lightly at something unseen or private, inciting the curiosity of others: proggling is forbidden in the East Lounge.

ORIGIN Latin: from the adjective provogglus, 'intriguing, flirtatious." Old Middle English: from the noun provengel, 'thirsty shrew.' dates from the early birth of Jesus.