"Made-up words in The Simpsons"

terpkristin · 10-17-2005, 08:09 PM

From this Wikipedia page.
An interesting Wiki entry about words made up in "The Simpsons," many which have become mainstream words in the English language. Guess it wasn't only Shakespeare who could invent words, eh?

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FWIW, the stupid Yvan Eht Nioj song has been in my head all weekend, completely unrelated to this entry.

/tk

Pumpy Tudors · 10-17-2005, 08:11 PM

I'd give that list a little more credit if I had ever heard more than 5 of them before. Have these words really become "mainstream"?

sabotai · 10-17-2005, 08:15 PM

I say several words on that list all the time.

Bad-example · 10-17-2005, 08:20 PM

Most of these words are perfectly cromulent.

miked · 10-17-2005, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad-example

Most of these words are perfectly cromulent.

You have embiggened that phrase...

Craptacular · 10-17-2005, 08:54 PM

I think I've heard one of them.

TredWel · 10-17-2005, 09:15 PM

I think it is interesting (and probably a bit scary) that I have actually used about half of these words in conversation.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 10-17-2005, 10:18 PM

Dont forget Gwygibo (sp?): A balding north american ape.

sterlingice · 10-17-2005, 10:26 PM

I think the sadder thing is that I know exactly in what context to use these words because I remember what scenes they are from

SI

sovereignstar · 10-17-2005, 10:28 PM

Saxomophoooooooone

JeffR · 10-17-2005, 11:13 PM

They missed the dreaded rear admiral.

Desnudo · 10-18-2005, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by miked

You have embiggened that phrase...

Bad-example's noble spirit embiggens the smallest man.

Pumpy Tudors · 10-18-2005, 07:30 AM

Sorry, I'm not trying to troll here. I haven't watched The Simpsons in about 10 years, so I've never heard or don't remember most of these words. I just took the word "mainstream" to mean that you could hear these words from people even if you don't watch the show. Evidently, I just don't really know anybody who watches it, so that must be why I don't hear the words. I think I get it now.

Maple Leafs · 10-18-2005, 08:15 AM

This seems like one of those lists that probably started with a half dozen really good choices, and then everyone started adding everything they could think of.

That said, some of those really are mainstream. I think it's just accepted now that whenever you take something (a pen, a donut, etc) you have to say "yoink".

finketr · 10-18-2005, 09:42 AM

kwyjibo

JeeberD · 10-18-2005, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER

Dont forget Gwygibo (sp?): A balding north american ape.

Damn, you butchered that spelling...

Huckleberry · 10-18-2005, 09:49 AM

Brad Lidge's craptacular hanging slider embiggened Albert Pujols' bat.

vtbub · 10-18-2005, 10:19 AM

kcchief19 · 10-18-2005, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

That said, some of those really are mainstream. I think it's just accepted now that whenever you take something (a pen, a donut, etc) you have to say "yoink".

You know, "yoink" is probably the word on this list I use most frequently and it has become so ubiquitous that I forgot it had a Simpsons origin. And I am a complete Simpsons nerd.

There are plenty of other words on this list that are in my vocabular. Oddly, one word I use isn't on this list:

Lisa: You know, Dad, the Chinese have the same word for both crisis and opportunity.
Homer: Yes! Crisatunity!

kcchief19 · 10-18-2005, 10:55 AM

In an unrelated question, has looking up dorky information on Wikipedia become cool? It seems to be very prevalent lately, between this and the salute to Chancellor Palpatine.

Help me, Jebus!

Pumpy Tudors · 10-18-2005, 10:59 AM

I've never said "yoink" in my life. I've never heard it before either. I must have a problem.

cuervo72 · 10-18-2005, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I've never said "yoink" in my life. I've never heard it before either. I must have a problem.

Worry not Pumpy, I'm with you here.

sterlingice · 10-18-2005, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

In an unrelated question, has looking up dorky information on Wikipedia become cool? It seems to be very prevalent lately, between this and the salute to Chancellor Palpatine.

I dunno- wikipedia's been "mainstream internet" for quite a while. I noticed it getting a bit more prevalent for looking stuff up when Trillian included wikiwords.

SI

3ric · 10-18-2005, 04:05 PM

48 Jebeditis = when Jeeber starts a post frenzy at FOFC?

Raiders Army · 10-18-2005, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vtbub

D'oh

Yeah, where is doh!

st.cronin · 10-18-2005, 06:31 PM

They got 'trampampopoline' wrong. They left out a syllable.

Maple Leafs · 10-18-2005, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

They got 'trampampopoline' wrong. They left out a syllable.

Sadly, I can confirm that you are correct. My wife can't see a trampoline without shouting that out.

(Which is frustrating, because I point out trampolines to her all the time.)

Bad-example · 10-18-2005, 07:11 PM

"Trampampoline" looks right to me.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 10-18-2005, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Damn, you butchered that spelling...

dont I always?

Oh BORT, I believe isn't on the list.

kingfc22 · 10-18-2005, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Yeah, where is doh!

doh, beat me to it

Kodos · 10-26-2005, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

This seems like one of those lists that probably started with a half dozen really good choices, and then everyone started adding everything they could think of.

That said, some of those really are mainstream. I think it's just accepted now that whenever you take something (a pen, a donut, etc) you have to say "yoink".

I say it every time I take off the baby's socks. "Yoink!" He seems to enjoy it.

Ksyrup · 10-26-2005, 01:20 PM

I was using "groin-grabbingly...." years before the Simpsons.

Maple Leafs · 10-26-2005, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

I say it every time I take off the baby's socks. "Yoink!" He seems to enjoy it.

These slang terms for condoms are getting out of control.

Kodos · 10-26-2005, 03:19 PM

Yoink!

10-17-2005, 08:11 PM	#2
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I'd give that list a little more credit if I had ever heard more than 5 of them before. Have these words really become "mainstream"? __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

10-17-2005, 09:15 PM	#7
TredWel High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Old Forge, PA	I think it is interesting (and probably a bit scary) that I have actually used about half of these words in conversation. __________________ There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people...religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin. - Linus Van Pelt

10-17-2005, 10:18 PM	#8
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	Dont forget Gwygibo (sp?): A balding north american ape. __________________ Toujour Pret

10-17-2005, 10:26 PM	#9
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I think the sadder thing is that I know exactly in what context to use these words because I remember what scenes they are from SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

10-18-2005, 07:30 AM	#13
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Sorry, I'm not trying to troll here. I haven't watched The Simpsons in about 10 years, so I've never heard or don't remember most of these words. I just took the word "mainstream" to mean that you could hear these words from people even if you don't watch the show. Evidently, I just don't really know anybody who watches it, so that must be why I don't hear the words. I think I get it now. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

10-17-2005, 08:15 PM	#3
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I say several words on that list all the time.

10-17-2005, 08:20 PM	#4
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Most of these words are perfectly cromulent.

10-17-2005, 08:54 PM	#6
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	I think I've heard one of them.

10-17-2005, 10:28 PM	#10
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Saxomophoooooooone

10-17-2005, 11:13 PM	#11
JeffR High School JV Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada	They missed the dreaded rear admiral.

10-18-2005, 08:15 AM	#14
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	This seems like one of those lists that probably started with a half dozen really good choices, and then everyone started adding everything they could think of. That said, some of those really are mainstream. I think it's just accepted now that whenever you take something (a pen, a donut, etc) you have to say "yoink". __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

10-18-2005, 09:42 AM	#15
finketr College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inland Empire, PRC	kwyjibo

10-18-2005, 09:49 AM	#17
Huckleberry College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001	Brad Lidge's craptacular hanging slider embiggened Albert Pujols' bat. __________________ The one thing all your failed relationships have in common is you. The Barking Carnival (Longhorn-centered sports blog) College Football Adjusted Stats and Ratings

10-18-2005, 10:19 AM	#18
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	D'oh __________________

10-18-2005, 10:55 AM	#20
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	In an unrelated question, has looking up dorky information on Wikipedia become cool? It seems to be very prevalent lately, between this and the salute to Chancellor Palpatine. Help me, Jebus!

10-18-2005, 10:59 AM	#21
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I've never said "yoink" in my life. I've never heard it before either. I must have a problem. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

10-18-2005, 04:05 PM	#24
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	48 Jebeditis = when Jeeber starts a post frenzy at FOFC? __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

10-18-2005, 06:31 PM	#26
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	They got 'trampampopoline' wrong. They left out a syllable.

10-18-2005, 07:11 PM	#28
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	"Trampampoline" looks right to me.

10-26-2005, 01:20 PM	#32
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I was using "groin-grabbingly...." years before the Simpsons. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-26-2005, 03:19 PM	#34
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Yoink!

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