Lingusitics Obamamatopoeia - The English language, Obamafied.

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The discussion centers around the concept of "Obamafication," where words are creatively altered to reflect themes associated with Barack Obama. Participants share humorous examples, such as "Baraccoli," which is described as a staple for Obama supporters. The conversation also touches on playful language manipulation, referencing the Smurfs and their unique way of speaking, suggesting a lighthearted approach to political discourse. The use of "Obama" as a directional term further emphasizes the playful nature of the discussion, showcasing how language evolves in cultural contexts.
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...We present the unabridged Encyclopedia Baracktannica, a list of words that have been Obamafied by Slate [continued]
http://www.slate.com/id/2184502/

He is a true Obamenon [(c)2008 Ivan Seeking]. But here's my favorite:

Baraccoli
Essential part of the diet of an Obama supporter

Flukey or Spooky? :biggrin:
 
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So he's a smurf?
 
Poop-Loops said:
So he's a smurf?

Huh?
 
It's how smurfs talk. Replace random verbs with "Smurf". If you don't get it, nevermind, it's not that big of a deal.
 
Ah, I see. That's okay, the copyright was just joke as well. :biggrin:
 

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