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Locovore: Eating Local in Almaden, San Jose, Santa Cruz, SFO
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Discussion Overview
The thread discusses the concept of "locovore," which refers to the practice of eating locally sourced food, particularly in the regions of Almaden, San Jose, Santa Cruz, and San Francisco. The conversation touches on environmental impacts, local agriculture, and personal preferences regarding food sourcing.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant notes that being a locovore can decrease greenhouse gas emissions due to reduced transportation of food.
- Another participant mentions the existence of a website dedicated to locavores.
- A participant humorously reflects on the local agricultural products in Tucson, suggesting a diet high in fiber due to the predominance of cotton and pecans.
- Several posts diverge into discussions about language, with participants expressing their feelings about certain words, including "ennui" and "impactful," and sharing personal anecdotes related to language use.
- There is a query about the meaning of "cha kway tiao," which is identified by one participant as a Malaysian fried noodle dish.
- Participants share humorous takes on the word "impactful," associating it with negative connotations and euphemisms.
- Some participants express a reluctance to share their favorite words, citing societal norms and language restrictions.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion includes a mix of agreement on the benefits of local eating and humor about language, but there is no consensus on the opinions regarding specific words or their implications.
Contextual Notes
The conversation includes personal opinions and humorous takes on language, which may not directly relate to the locovore concept but reflect the participants' broader interests in food and language.
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edward
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Yipes they grow mostly cotton and pecans around Tucson. I guess I will be getting plenty of fiber in my diet.
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lisab
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Not a new one, but one of my favorite words: ennui.
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ennui -
Antonym: Prozac
We may have to start calling edward, Fast Eddie.
Antonym: Prozac
We may have to start calling edward, Fast Eddie.
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anyone knw the meaning of "cha kway tiao" ?
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This word is new, but not my favorite.
I keep running into this new word that I detest: "impactful." Arrrgh. It seems like a pretentious way to say "important." But for some reason when I hear it, it seems to have some unpleasant colonic overtones.
I keep running into this new word that I detest: "impactful." Arrrgh. It seems like a pretentious way to say "important." But for some reason when I hear it, it seems to have some unpleasant colonic overtones.
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It sounds like one of those NASA euphemisms for 'the spacecraft crashed'.sysreset said:
Or, how was your flight - not impactful
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MechaMZ said:
Might you be referring to a dish of Malaysian fried noodles (char kway teow)? It's delicious!
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sysreset said:
That was my first thought upon seeing the word: impacted bowel. While I've never experienced the condition myself, I know people who have. It's not pleasant.
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most of my favourite words I can't post here. ;-p
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TheStatutoryApe said:
Likewise. George Carlin's 'Seven Words That You Can't Say on Telvision' are mere shadows of what goes on in regular society today. (That's not to imply that he's any less of a comedic genius today than he was then.)
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That's the problem. There's really only one "vulger" word I like and it's primarily because it's the only one that holds any power any more. Even that one I have seen on a t-shirt worn by a female. I have enough sense to use it only rarely so that it keeps it's kick.