Archive for the ‘language’ Category

Rabid

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Have you ever noticed the similarities between the words ‘rabid’ and ‘rabbit’. The pro-rabbit fanatics will tell you it’s a coincidence, but in fact they are both derived from the Latin word ‘rabum’ meaning evil, wild.

Dust Bunnies

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Even though everyone likes alliteration, there are no ‘Dust Dogs’. Do you know why? Because dogs are man’s best friend. The same can’t be said for these cursed things.