Thanks Rick. -Smoky Mt Frank- In a message dated 2/7/2010 1:24:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, dragan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: The word existed even when I was a child long ago. But then it was spelled Duh. American slang is fun but outside of rational communication. More of a cultural symbolism than a means of discussion. Like, you know, duh, you know. Rick Draganowski (Soli Deo Gloria) ----- Original Message ----- From: _STILLFRANKSFAULT@xxxxxxxx (mailto:STILLFRANKSFAULT@xxxxxxx) To: _elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx) Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 8:04 AM Subject: [elky] Re: Words (Non) That's true even (D'OH) is in there now. D'oh! From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: _navigation_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D'oh!#column-one) , _search_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D'oh!#searchInput) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Homer_D'oh.png) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Homer_D'oh.png) _Homer Simpson_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer_Simpson) exclaiming the famous quote "D'oh!" is a _catch phrase_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch_phrase) used by the _fictional character_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Character_(arts)) _Homer Simpson_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer_Simpson) , from the long-running _animated_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animated_series) _sitcom_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitcom) _The Simpsons_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Simpsons) (1989–present). It is typically used when Homer injures himself, realizes that he has done something stupid, or when something bad has happened or is about to happen to him. Other members of his family—including _Bart_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bart_Simpson) , _Marge_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marge_Simpson) , _Lisa_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Simpson) , _Grampa_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Simpson) , and even _his mother_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_Simpson_(The_Simpsons)) and _brother_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Powell) — have been known to use it themselves. Other characters (_Mr. Burns_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Burns) , etc.) have also used this phrase. In 2006, "D'oh!" was listed as number six on _TV Land_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_Land) 's list of the 100 greatest television catchphrases._[1]_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D'oh!#cite_note-0) _[2]_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D'oh!#cite_note-1) The spoken word "D'oh" is a _sound trademark_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_trademark) of _20th Century Fox_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_Century_Fox) ._[3]_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D'oh!#cite_note-tarr.uspto.gov-2) -Smoky Mt Frank- In a message dated 2/7/2010 9:21:46 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, ladams21@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes: I doubt there was much computer games being played in 1350. I rest my case. Gaming is gambling. Rick Draganowski (Soli Deo Gloria) Yes but it isn't 1350 and the meanings of words change to adapt to the current spoken and written language. The dictionary is not set in stone it's constantly being updated by having words removed and added. Not enough are removed though. Robert Adams -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - Microsoft® Exchange solutions from a leading provider - http://link.mail2web.com/Business/Exchange Rules: Please play nicely with others. -List members page (text & pic links): http://www.myelcamino.net/eclist.htm -List members page (all pics): http://www.myelcamino.net/ec_list.htm ____________________________________ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2672 - Release Date: 02/06/10 11:35:00