@Klebert L. Hall: It is one of many accepted definitions!
hys⋅ter⋅i⋅cal /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/ Pronunciation [hi-ster-i-kuhl]
–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by hysteria.
2. uncontrollably emotional.
3. irrational from fear, emotion, or an emotional shock.
4. causing hysteria.
5. suffering from or subject to hysteria.
6. causing unrestrained laughter; very funny: Oh, that joke is hysterical!
Thing is, language can evolve by creating new words, instead of just making a mess of the definitions of old words. It's a superior model.
Take science, for example. What is the advantage of redefining "tungsten" to also mean "gerbil" and "I want to see a movie"? Clear communication is enhanced by words with stable, limited definitions. Enshrining slang and incorrect usage is a bad idea, even though it is common practice.
-Kle. #katebeaton
@Darklighter: yeah, i dunno, Rucka is sorta hit and miss for me. OMAC was definitely one of the cooler Infinite Crisis minis, and White Out was unique and well written, but his Elektra and Daredevil stuff was so very average IMO.
He does have a knack for the detective story though, and 'Strumptown' sounds up his alley.
Also looking forward to more Fables related fables. {^)^} #wonderwoman
Incredible Hercules has been one of my favorite comics for some time now, in part because of the hilarious onomatopoeia. The best of last issue was "SISY-POOF!" #wonderwoman
Ruka also lives in P-Town (along with half the freaking industry) so this makes sense. looks like Cosmic Monkey lies in my future tomorrow #wonderwoman
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Oh, it totally works that way, good call! #katebeaton
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That's not what "hysterical" means.
-Kle. #katebeaton
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hys⋅ter⋅i⋅cal /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/ Pronunciation [hi-ster-i-kuhl]
–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by hysteria.
2. uncontrollably emotional.
3. irrational from fear, emotion, or an emotional shock.
4. causing hysteria.
5. suffering from or subject to hysteria.
6. causing unrestrained laughter; very funny: Oh, that joke is hysterical!
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Must be a new dictionary. How unfortunate; words should have fixed meanings.
-Kle. #katebeaton
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Yeah, I've heard that line before.
Thing is, language can evolve by creating new words, instead of just making a mess of the definitions of old words. It's a superior model.
Take science, for example. What is the advantage of redefining "tungsten" to also mean "gerbil" and "I want to see a movie"? Clear communication is enhanced by words with stable, limited definitions. Enshrining slang and incorrect usage is a bad idea, even though it is common practice.
-Kle. #katebeaton
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.. and why is evryone talking about Strumptown? Never even heard about it until this week. #wonderwoman
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Also, having read and loved both volumes of Whiteout, I feel okay offering a blanket recommendation for Rucka's work. #wonderwoman
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He does have a knack for the detective story though, and 'Strumptown' sounds up his alley.
Also looking forward to more Fables related fables. {^)^} #wonderwoman
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Hmmm. #wonderwoman
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oops. here it is. #wonderwoman
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