Smashmouth: and the return of 'rogue.'(On Language)(Column)
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The history and usage of the term 'smashmouth' dates from the early 1980s, when either TV football commentator Mike Ditka (who denies paternity) or TCU football coach Jim Wacker first used it. Madeline Albright's substitution of 'states of concern' for Henry Kissinger's diplomatic term 'rogue states' is also analyzed.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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Lounge act: word war in the language of languor
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Sec of State Colin Powell was criticized for trying to get rid of the term 'foreign service' from its terminology by members of the diplomatic corps. However, the decision to rename the 'Foreign Service Lounge' to the 'Employee Service Center' was good, as the image brought up by lounge is not always positive.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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Body man: a go-to guy who is rarely gigged
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The term 'body man' is used to refer to an aide to the president or politician. The aide is usually one who runs errands for the politician. The origins of the term and the use of the noun 'gig' are examined
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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