WOTY Candidate

[Laurence Horn]

At 7:53 AM -0800 1/2/07, Dave Wilton wrote:
>I didn't see this on Grant's or Wayne's lists, but a word that I think
>should be seriously considered is "macaca."

One of the words on the list (compiled from students' New Word
Journals) I just sent Wayne was "macacagate", which incorporates the
denial and attempted coverup by Allen (ultimately thwarted by
you-tubing his actual comment at the rally, as you mention).  Another
I liked from the list is "be Plutoed".  But there will be plenty of
opportunities for vigorous debate.

LH

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>Seldom does a single word have such an impact. "Macaca" was the catalyst
>that destroyed the campaign of a heavily favored senate incumbent and
>would-be 2008 presidential nominee. The word is also linked with YouTube and
>the rise of participatory web sites in 2006.
>
>Not sure that it's a good fit for any of the usual sub-categories. Possibly
>most euphemistic. Least likely to succeed is also possible as I don't think
>it will retain currency except as a historical reference.
>
>Have fun in Anaheim. Wish I could be there this year.
>
>--Dave Wilton
>   dave at wilton.net
>
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