Reversing the Numbness

Thursday, September 27, 2007

That's Some Good Business Right There

I've been saying something lately and I'm wondering if I picked it up somewhere else or if I just started doing it.

Business

I've basically been using the word business in place of stuff, like so:

(i.e. The DM makes an awesome stir-fry)
"That's some good business right there."

(i.e. I'm getting into my backpack)
"Man, there's all kind of business in here."

Am I just horking this from the kids?

12 comments:

Fleming said...

That's one of the funniest things I've ever read. What about the NFL referee who once said, "He was giving him the business." Does that fall into the same category? i.e. "He was giving him the stuff?"

josh williams said...

I will reserve judgement cause I don't think it is any of my business

SleekPelt said...

This is definitely different than "giving someone the business," which specifically means giving them hell, and "minding my own business," as in "my personal affairs."

I'm talking about a word that is basically interchangeable with "stuff."

olives and more said...

Congratulations Sleek! You've just started something and now it's documented.

getto said...

I actually prefer your use of the word "Horking," ala Strange Brew.

Susan Chipley said...

Getto: As long as you don't try to "hork" Sleek's "business"...

getto said...

I'm gonna hork his electric blanket!

SleekPelt said...

geto boy: You can hork all the electric blankets in the world, for all I care. Mess with my heated mattress pad, however, and the hammer gets it.

Susan Chipley said...

Getto and Sleek: Them's some fightin' words!

Anonymous said...

Sleek: I like it and will help you bring this new lingo around if you want.
Ironically enough, I just got an invitation to the "New and Exciting Terminologies for 2008 Expo". Talk about timing!
There is also the "16th Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show" this weekend.

Susan Chipley said...

Jessie: You should be a comedy writer. Seriously.

getto said...

Sorry- meant your heated mattress pad. It's mine!