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“Believe those who seek the truth, doubt those who find it.” –André Gide
Written, edited, and coined by John Koenig. ⌄⌄ Etymology, Transcript & Credits Below ⌄⌄
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📖 ETYMOLOGY: From 'par 0' (par zero), a theoretical hole on a golf course, which would mean it’s already too late—that no matter how well you hit the ball, you’ve already fallen behind. Compare the Spanish 'paro,' a stoppage or freezing up. The circumflex over the â is a tiny symbol of someone trying for something then retreating.
♬ MUSIC
Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com
"Dismantle" by Peter Sandberg | "So Mellow" by Jon Björk
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
Over the last century, most dictionaries have quietly shifted their mission from prescription to description, which means they try to tell you not just what people *should* do, but what people *actually* do. I think this is a wonderful thing. Here's hoping the rest of the media will give it a try someday.
The occasional glimpse of Huffington Post's old design should give you an idea of how long I've been noodling around with this episode. Also, if you look closely at the cover, the HuffPost article on the right is "Why You Should NOT Publish A Book."
Try varying the playback speed. You'll notice very different things.
The BOOK is now available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook (read by the author), with hundreds of new definitions: bit.ly/3z1RYvH
“Believe those who seek the truth, doubt those who find it.” –André Gide
Written, edited, and coined by John Koenig. ⌄⌄ Etymology, Transcript & Credits Below ⌄⌄
Email me: obscuresorrows [at] gmail
Facebook facebook.com/dictionaryofobscuresorrows
Twitter twitter.com/obscuresorrows
📖 ETYMOLOGY: From 'par 0' (par zero), a theoretical hole on a golf course, which would mean it’s already too late—that no matter how well you hit the ball, you’ve already fallen behind. Compare the Spanish 'paro,' a stoppage or freezing up. The circumflex over the â is a tiny symbol of someone trying for something then retreating.
♬ MUSIC
Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com
"Dismantle" by Peter Sandberg | "So Mellow" by Jon Björk
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
Over the last century, most dictionaries have quietly shifted their mission from prescription to description, which means they try to tell you not just what people *should* do, but what people *actually* do. I think this is a wonderful thing. Here's hoping the rest of the media will give it a try someday.
The occasional glimpse of Huffington Post's old design should give you an idea of how long I've been noodling around with this episode. Also, if you look closely at the cover, the HuffPost article on the right is "Why You Should NOT Publish A Book."
Try varying the playback speed. You'll notice very different things.
