Frappuccino = frappe + cappuccino
If you don't know what a Frappuccino is, you're missing out. A Frappuccino is Starbuck's deeeeeelicious blend of a little coffee, a lot of milk, a little flavoring, and a lot of ice, all blended together in a yummy caffeinated cool-down drink.
No. I'm not on Starbuck's payroll; I do really love Frappuccinos. But, you know, if someone wants to throw some advertising bucks my way, I wouldn't complain. Or just a free Frappuccino. I'm such a whore.
I used to make my own version of the Frappuccino at home. I had it down pretty well, too. I called it the "Andyccino."
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Showing posts with label trademark. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Twision
Twision = twitter + visión
As TechCrunch reports, rumors of a Twitter-based television show have finally found a solid existence...in Spain. Twision, an hour-long show that premiered in Spain last week, features hosts who respond to tweets labeled #veo7, including showing online video and other links that are talked about.
I'd like to see Larry King try something like this. No, really.
As TechCrunch reports, rumors of a Twitter-based television show have finally found a solid existence...in Spain. Twision, an hour-long show that premiered in Spain last week, features hosts who respond to tweets labeled #veo7, including showing online video and other links that are talked about.
I'd like to see Larry King try something like this. No, really.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
threepeat or three-peat
threepeat = three + repeat
Threepeat is the act of doing something a third time, and it's normally reserved for competitors in sporting events. NBA coach Pat Riley submitted a trademark application in November 1988 for the use of three-peat on shirts, jackets and hats.
Threepeat is also one of the most annoying sports cliches out there, in my opinion. I prefer hat trick, and I don't even like hockey!
Threepeat is the act of doing something a third time, and it's normally reserved for competitors in sporting events. NBA coach Pat Riley submitted a trademark application in November 1988 for the use of three-peat on shirts, jackets and hats.
Threepeat is also one of the most annoying sports cliches out there, in my opinion. I prefer hat trick, and I don't even like hockey!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Broccoflower
Broccoflower = broccoli + cauliflower
Broccoflower is a cross between broccoli and cauliflower. The word Broccoflower was trademarked in 1989 by an outfit in California called Tanimura & Antle. Their Broccoflower looks like lime-green cauliflower.
I'm thankful that T&A (tee-hee) chose Broccoflower over the other portmanteau possibility, caulicoli, which is waaaay too close to "Call E. coli."
Another vegetable variation can also properly be called broccoflower, and that is Romanesco broccoli, also called coral broccoli. This variant of cauliflower has been around in Italy since the 16th century. Romanesco broccoli is way cool because it takes on a fractal-looking pattern:
Used in the wild:
Broccoflower is a cross between broccoli and cauliflower. The word Broccoflower was trademarked in 1989 by an outfit in California called Tanimura & Antle. Their Broccoflower looks like lime-green cauliflower.
I'm thankful that T&A (tee-hee) chose Broccoflower over the other portmanteau possibility, caulicoli, which is waaaay too close to "Call E. coli."
Another vegetable variation can also properly be called broccoflower, and that is Romanesco broccoli, also called coral broccoli. This variant of cauliflower has been around in Italy since the 16th century. Romanesco broccoli is way cool because it takes on a fractal-looking pattern:
Used in the wild:
About two years ago I noticed something funny as I flipped through a grocery store flyer. On the produce page was an ugly, green-looking cauliflower, with the caption "$2.99! Broccoflower!" It was hilarious. A green cauliflower labelled as a Broccoflower. The bizarre misfit child from two of nature’s most hideous vegetables.from 1000 Awesome Things
Monday, March 8, 2010
anecdata
anecdata = anecdotal + data
This was a new one for me when I saw it this morning on Language Log: "A New York Times Room for Debate piece on 'Killing Pythons, and Regulating Them' (3/5/2010) supplies another piece of anecdata for my on-going quest to document the North American varieties of uptalk."
From what I've read, anecdotal data, or anecdata, is the least reliable type of data for forming good, scientific, verifiable conclusions. As such, I would expect anecdata to have a negative connotation. But apparently at least two companies/people have decided that anecdata is a good company name choice for an institution that's involved in demographic research. I've found Anecdata LLC, which collects stories in order to "help us all to understand what exactly makes good customer service so good"; and there's Anecdata Statistical Consulting, which "provides specialized analytic support for a range of biological, psychological, and epidemiological research interests."
To me, Anecdata Statistical Consulting seems like a contradiction in terms, and the company needs renaming. Judging from the lack of complexity of the Web site and the lack of blog updates, this company (which looks to be a single person) isn't exactly reeling in the customers.
This was a new one for me when I saw it this morning on Language Log: "A New York Times Room for Debate piece on 'Killing Pythons, and Regulating Them' (3/5/2010) supplies another piece of anecdata for my on-going quest to document the North American varieties of uptalk."
From what I've read, anecdotal data, or anecdata, is the least reliable type of data for forming good, scientific, verifiable conclusions. As such, I would expect anecdata to have a negative connotation. But apparently at least two companies/people have decided that anecdata is a good company name choice for an institution that's involved in demographic research. I've found Anecdata LLC, which collects stories in order to "help us all to understand what exactly makes good customer service so good"; and there's Anecdata Statistical Consulting, which "provides specialized analytic support for a range of biological, psychological, and epidemiological research interests."
To me, Anecdata Statistical Consulting seems like a contradiction in terms, and the company needs renaming. Judging from the lack of complexity of the Web site and the lack of blog updates, this company (which looks to be a single person) isn't exactly reeling in the customers.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Jazzercise
Jazzercise: jazz + exercise
According to the Jazzercise Web Site, "Judi Sheppard Missett, who turned her love of jazz dance into a worldwide dance exercise phenomenon, founded the Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969." from there, it has continually expanded into what is now Jazzercise, Inc.
I was surprised to learn that Jazzercise is older than I am, and even more surprised that that people are still doing it. I need to lose some weight; maybe I should give Jazzercise a try?
According to the Jazzercise Web Site, "Judi Sheppard Missett, who turned her love of jazz dance into a worldwide dance exercise phenomenon, founded the Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969." from there, it has continually expanded into what is now Jazzercise, Inc.
I was surprised to learn that Jazzercise is older than I am, and even more surprised that that people are still doing it. I need to lose some weight; maybe I should give Jazzercise a try?
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