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  1. Corie Henson

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    You are right, but presidential is more of an adjective since our usage of that word is usually the term presidential material or presidential election. With presidentiable, it is a noun that means someone who is capable of being a presidential candidate. Filipinos are good in coining words and also in giving words another meaning. Would you believe that the more popular meaning of salvage is not to save but to eliminate as in a rubout? So when someone tells you that you can easily be salvaged, that's not a good joke.
     
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    I have been discussing with a friend of mine on how inept are many politicians out there, so no strange at all that they can be the inspiration for the new generation of ineptocratic people who have in them a model to follow. No doubt that when it comes to politics, we are surrounded by ineptocarcy.

    I love this, a term probably crafted to honor Kim Kardashian and company :D
     
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    I think that 'nonebrity' surfaced as a result of the proliferation of so-called reality shows on television. Quite how they are realistic, I know not. It always struck me that if I wanted to watch a bunch of dysfunctional buffoons making a fool of themselves, all I needed to do was go into the office every day. Either that or we install a mirror in the living room.
     
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    I have no idea about the real origin, but I thought Kim Kardashian was why it was created.
     
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    Usetawuz= Once was.
    Swishswash=Windshield wiper.
    Whistleberries=beans.
     
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    I have heard baked beans referred to as Whistleberries!;)
     
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  7. Jennifer Graves

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    Most of these are new to me. I really love them, too. They're a fun read.
     
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