Topick

If they are challenged to point out the Defedts or Errors, they will either involve themfelves in general Al - legations, from which no certain Conclulion can be drawn, or pitch upon fome frivolous Topick, which is of no G) n - fequence \yhether right or wrong.

Hibernica: Or, Some Antient Places Relating to Ireland ... Dublin, Ireland 1770

Hoping I can introduce a new Topick into the good professor's Theatre of the same, has anyone noticed that Pam Anderson and her giant and perhaps still-inflating monoboob has replaced that delicious looking leg of lamb in the PETA blogad?

The Spring Break Nostalgia Café. Ann Althouse 2009

I have made an especial Study of Madness and its Causes, and I have scour'd the Ends of the Earth for Physick with which to dose distemper'd Brains; yet I can honestly say, Madam, that nothing has prepar'd me for the Parade of Lunaticks display'd in this Topick.

"People like this should be air-dropped into reality. I'll bet dollars to donuts that she voted for Bush. " Ann Althouse 2008

That there be a Need for an Inspector of Lunaticks is manifest by the very Action you see above in this Topick.

Why did Eric Alterman stop doing Bloggingheads? Ann Althouse 2008

I have made an especial Study of Madness and its Causes, and I have scour'd the Ends of the Earth for Physick with which to dose distemper'd Brains; yet I can honestly say, Madam, that nothing has prepar'd me for the Parade of Lunaticks display'd in this Topick.

"People like this should be air-dropped into reality. I'll bet dollars to donuts that she voted for Bush. " Ann Althouse 2008

—I must confess that my Pride almost saw my Name in your Choice of Shoe-Maker, and thus my Attention was drawn to this Topick.

A Madison Avenue shoe space. Ann Althouse 2008

Nay, you know too well this Topick that I habitually pitch upon.

Noooooooooo! Ann Althouse 2008

In the Course of researching a Letter for another Topick, I chanced upon this well-known Portrait, paint'd by van Eyck in the Year 1434.

Free love! Flowers! Puppies! Ann Althouse 2008

Pray, forgive me if I neglect the Topick of odd Cloathes for at least this Epistle, and return to it perhaps on another Occasion, when my poor Spirit is better able to oblige the Publick, as well as the charming impressaria of this House, with a lighter & more airy Discourse as befits the intend'd Topick.

Noooooooooo! Ann Althouse 2008

An honest Person must admit in any Event, Madam, that your Shoes are a much more diverting Topick than the Wretches who would be your President.

A Madison Avenue shoe space. Ann Althouse 2008