agonadism

hernesheir commented on the word agonadism

Let me set the record straight here. It is simply impossible to "grow a pair" at the sudden and vociferous behest of others. Furthermore, this word has nothing to do with neutropenia.

June 15, 2011

sionnach commented on the word agonadism

It is simply impossible to "grow a pair" at the sudden and vociferous behest of others.

This seems like an unassailable proposition. One could, however, make the superficially plausible case that a truly vociferous behest might have some effect on the cremaster muscle, resulting in the rapid descent of "a pair", which might be confused with "growing" a pair. This is not the case. Further investigation reveals that the resulting cremasteric response is more likely to be one of contraction:

Contraction can also occur during moments of extreme fear, possibly to help avoid injuring the testes while dealing with a fight or flight situation.

Where's Matthew Barney when you need him?

The final sentence of hh's comment is frankly baffling. Speaking personally, I have never been tempted to confuse neutropenia and anorchism.

June 15, 2011

hernesheir commented on the word agonadism

Sionnach's rebuttal yanked the tongue out of my cheek. I am nearly ageusic for the present.

June 15, 2011

sionnach commented on the word agonadism

Then my work here is done.

*Scampers off to besmirch yet another Wordnik page*

June 15, 2011