Random Thoughts Thread

[Fragony]

The 90's were a high-point in our society. It was a return to normalism.

That's a cheap one and you probably know that, what does normalism even mean

[Vuk]

That's a cheap one and you probably know that, what does normalism even mean

It is a word I Websterized when I posted it.
It means trying to make yourself and your life as 'normal' as possible. Normal of course varies by culture and time, but in the 60's, 70's, and 80's normal became a dirty word and people strove to be as abnormal as they could. In the 90's normal temporarily stopped being an offensive concept and people began to normalize themselves and their lives a lot more. The fashions, literature, entertainment, etc, etc, began to drift a lot more toward our contemporary culture's concept of 'normal'.

[AntiDamascus]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_to_normalcy

Enjoy not only history but an argument on malapropism too!

[Vuk]

ummm...what is your point?

Since we are posting random wiki articles, look! It is a kitten!

[AntiDamascus]

ummm...what is your point?

Since we are posting random wiki articles, look! It is a kitten!

That what you "websterized" was actually a real term and you just used the wrong form of it is all.

[Vuk]

Not really. That term refers specifically to restoring society to the state it was before WWI. I wanted a more general term for a societal trend toward that society's contemporary definition of 'normal'.

[AntiDamascus]

Yes in a historical context you are right that's what he meant. But it has now taken on a more broad meaning to cover what you mean. Just goggle "return to normalcy"

[Fragony]

Ha busted. I am not that easy to fool. Just willing

[Vuk]

lol, it is a concept there is not a word for (or at least not one I know of), so I had to make one up for it.

[Fragony]

lol, it is a concept there is not a word for (or at least not one I know of), so I had to make one up for it.

What fun would language be if you can't play with it