Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Grouchomsky

Groucho.
Chomsky.
Grouchomsky.

He doesn't care to belong to any linguistics organization that would have him as a member.

Harpo.
Policies.
Harpolicies

(Even though he is one of its founding fathers, along with his brothers: Franz Boppo, Wilhelm von Humbo, and Ferdinand de Saussuro.)

Chico.
Counterparts.
Chicounterparts.

6 comments:

  1. With an honorable mention to Karl Marx?

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  2. If you'd like.

    I don't know if Karl himself would like to be separated out and elevated above all other Marxes though, so let's say it's an honorable mention to every Marx.

    Chico.
    Communism.
    Chicommunism.

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  3. Marx this one 501 and I'll bet your life you make it to 1,000 before the end of the year.

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  4. So if I win, I get my life?

    I'm not sure this is the best deal for me.

    Mandel.
    Delete.
    Mandelete.

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  5. The stakes are Animal Crackers and a hot bowl of Duck Soup if you make it to 1,000. Tootsie-Frootsie Ice Cream for me if you don't.

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  6. Steaks? Animals? Ducks? Ice cream?

    None of these will suit my particular dietary desires.

    Vegan.
    Annoying.
    Vegannoying.

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