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bilby commented on the word proof of life
In ransom jargon, something sent by a kidnapper to demonstrate that the hostage is still alive.
February 10, 2015
madmouth commented on the word proof of life
I immediately thought, "still-warm pellets"
February 11, 2015
ruzuzu commented on the word proof of life
Which makes *me* think of food pellets. Mmmm. Delicious.
February 11, 2015
ruzuzu commented on the word proof of life
Also, is there not a list of "ransom jargon" already? I nominate bilby to create one for us (I'm sentimentally fond of the Kenyon Review, and I'm just itching to add "New Criticism" and "close reading").
February 12, 2015
bilby commented on the word proof of life
"Jordan is willing to exchange Sajida al-Rishawi for the Jordanian pilot. At this point we want to emphasize that we have asked for proof of life from Daesh (ISIS) and we have not received anything yet," Jordanian government spokesman Mohammad al-Momani said.
- Israel National News, 29 Jan 2015.
February 12, 2015