A list of 19 words by uselessness.
- sudokuwas added by uselessness and appears on 21 lists
- short-staturedwas added by uselessness and appears on just this list
- homebrewwas added by uselessness and appears on 2 lists
- seductionwas added by uselessness and appears on 27 lists
- discowas added by uselessness and appears on 36 lists
- aviationwas added by uselessness and appears on 10 lists
- businesswas added by uselessness and appears on 46 lists
- gaywas added by uselessness and appears on 63 lists
- fashionwas added by uselessness and appears on 54 lists
- medicalwas added by uselessness and appears on 28 lists
- social justicewas added by uselessness and appears on 10 lists
- immigrantwas added by uselessness and appears on 27 lists
- healthwas added by uselessness and appears on 44 lists
- religiouswas added by uselessness and appears on 23 lists
- law enforcementwas added by uselessness and appears on 4 lists
- intelligencewas added by uselessness and appears on 56 lists
- academicwas added by uselessness and appears on 43 lists
- globalwas added by uselessness and appears on 39 lists
- scientificwas added by uselessness and appears on 20 lists
chained_bear commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
Cool list. Favorited.
I wonder if you might consider adding words as you see/hear them in the media. Sometimes there are some real zingers out there, e.g. "classical oboist community." ?!
February 3, 2007
uselessness commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
That may be a little too obscure. ;-) But I think the media are the usual source for these phrases. I mean, no one actually says these in real life with a straight face, right? Let me know if you hear any other (relatively mainstream) ones. The list would be ridiculously long if I just turned every obscure hobby into a community: "the cup stacking community" ... "the air guitar community" ... "the mouth breathing community." Good grief! :-)
February 4, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
Well, yeah--I was using "oboist" as an example of the idiocy of making every possible noun into an adjective for "community." So I agree with not adding that specific example--I was just wondering if you intended to continue the list, though, with other examples actually seen in print or online, or heard via broadcast, etc. And it seems the answer is "yes," so I'll keep an eye out. Cool list!
February 6, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
p.s. the mouth breathing community... HA HA HAHA!!
February 6, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
Two days ago I heard "the immigrant community" on NPR.
February 12, 2007
uselessness commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
Long live political correctness!
February 12, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
uselessness, AbraxasZugzwang posted on his list It's a Man's World a link link to a site that uses this priceless phrase:
"Balls to the Wall" is a very old saying in the U.S. Navy P-3 community...
I thought of you.
February 27, 2007
uselessness commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
I'm not sure if I dare add something so specific to this list. How big can that "community" be? Though by definition, I suppose it would only need three people. 'Tis bizarre, anyway.
February 27, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
I wasn't suggesting you add it. But man! The guy obviously thought it was, you know, a big community of pilots. Maybe it is, for all I know...
February 27, 2007
uselessness commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
I'm sure the whole community gets together to play poker on Thursday nights. And the turnout is so overwhelming that the whole group decides to play solitaire instead.
February 27, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
Well, it's probably somewhat larger than *that*. I mean, it's a certain type of plane the Navy used extensively in the past, so there must be a few pilots and mechanics left. But still, to label it a "community." Takes some balls. Whether they're to the wall or not, I don't know.
February 27, 2007
uselessness commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
Probably not; whatever members the community may still have probably aren't running quite as fast these days. :-)
A thought just occurred to me. Is there a solitaire community? We should start one. We can have leagues and tournaments and stuff. Sorry, membership is now closed.
February 27, 2007
uselessness commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
A solicitor just came by the office to hype his wonderful new technology that has increased profits 100% across the business community. He told us all about what a marvel it was, how effective it was... but wouldn't tell us what it was. Just jargon and buzzwords, beating around the bush. We demanded he cut to the chase; he was taken aback; he stammered, "well, it's a sign... but it's not just any sign... it's an amazing sign."
Boss's response: "GET OUT OF MY OFFICE."
March 1, 2007
reesetee commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
Smart boss.
Here's one you may not have heard before (from a company memo): the education-seeking community. Yikes.
March 2, 2007
uselessness commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
Who are they? Students? Prospective students? Student wannabes? Homeschoolers? ;-)
March 2, 2007
reesetee commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
They are prospective college students and "adult learners," which is another goofball phrase.
March 2, 2007
reesetee commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
Found another one, u: the aviation community (meaning airline pilots and air traffic controllers). I wonder whether it's related to the U.S. Navy P-3 community? ;-)
March 9, 2007
uselessness commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
That's a good one, and quite a bit more legit than those P-3ers. ;-) Thanks!
March 9, 2007
uselessness commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
Haha, I just read about the "disco community." I had to add it!
March 11, 2007
reesetee commented on the list a-collectivist-utopia
Wow. The disco community is still around?? I assumed they'd have packed up their platform shoes long ago. ;-)
March 12, 2007