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Thread #135889 Message #3100738
Posted By: Jim Dixon
22-Feb-11 - 07:32 PM
Thread Name: BS: old words - new meanings
Subject: RE: BS: old words - new meanings
Outrageous
Old meaning: causing public outrage, like a serial murderer or child-molester.
New meaning: In quirkily bad taste, like appearing slightly drunk at the Golden Globe Awards.
Awesome
Old meaning: awe-inspiring, like the Grand Canyon, or the launch of an Atlas missile.
New meaning: convenient, like receiving a coupon for a free liter of Coke.
Incredible
Old meaning: Inspiring disbelief or mistrust, like a failed political speech.
New meaning: Inspiring belief or trust, like a successful political speech.
Infamous
Old meaning: Egregiously evil, like Hitler or Pol Pot.
New meaning: Famous for showing one's naughty bits, like Paris Hilton or Brett Favre.