The man in the big white jail
Article Abstract:
The origin of the use of the phrase 'to be in the bubble' to refer to the isolation of the president is analyzed. The terminology of the inaugural oath is also discussed.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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The 'bizarre' bazaar
Article Abstract:
The George Bush campaign has made heavy use of the word 'bizarre' and such synonyms as 'weird' and 'strange'. A discussion of the history of these words is presented.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
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