Obamamatopoeia - The English language, Obamafied.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the playful transformation of language through the concept of "Obamafication," where participants share and create words that incorporate the name "Obama" in humorous or satirical ways. The scope includes linguistic creativity and cultural commentary.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces the term "Obamafied" and shares examples, such as "Baraccoli," suggesting it represents a humorous take on dietary preferences of Obama supporters.
  • Another participant questions whether "Obama" can be likened to a character from the Smurfs, indicating a playful interpretation of language.
  • Further replies clarify that the Smurf reference involves substituting verbs with "smurf," indicating a specific linguistic style rather than a serious assertion.
  • A later post suggests that "Obama" has also been adopted as a directional term, contributing to the ongoing exploration of its linguistic versatility.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants appear to engage in a light-hearted exploration of language without reaching a consensus on the implications or seriousness of the transformations discussed.

Contextual Notes

The discussion relies on humor and cultural references, which may not be universally understood, and the interpretations of "Obamafication" are subjective and varied.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in language play, cultural commentary, or the intersection of politics and linguistics may find this discussion engaging.

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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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