Category Archives: Euphemish

The 3 Most Powerful Letters In The English Language

Posted on July 24, 2015 by pegoleg

Words can be powerful weapons, but one little suffix can beat them all. Three letters provide a mighty shield for the user to hide behind. I’m talking about “ish.” “ish” means neither yes nor no. It admits while admitting nothing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Euphemish, General Ramblings | Tagged humor, language, musings, politics, say what you mean, the reason so many people secretly like Donald Trump even if they don't want him as president | 58 Comments

Your Customer Advocate Will Now Give You A Blindfold And A Cigarette

Posted on March 12, 2013 by pegoleg

Here’s a little pop quiz, kids. If I am on the phone waiting to speak with a “customer advocate,” I am trying to reach which of the following parties: Better Business Bureau Small Claims Court Health insurance company claims adjuster … Continue reading →

Posted in Euphemish | Tagged business, filing a claim, health, health insurance, humor, insurance, musings | 78 Comments

Stuff That Can Rub (A-Dub, Dub) You Out

Posted on June 4, 2012 by pegoleg

There have been disturbing accounts in the news recently of people flipping out on a potent street drug. The most horrific of these stories was about a man who tried to eat another person while high. The drug of choice for these discriminating users? Bath … Continue reading →

Posted in Euphemish, General Ramblings | Tagged bath salts, drugs, Euphemish, Fatal Attraction, health, humor, musings, news | 57 Comments

Gentlemen Prefer…

Posted on September 26, 2011 by pegoleg

I’ve often heard women lament, “There just aren’t any gentlemen around anymore!” Au contraire! They’re still out there; you just have to look in the right place. Might I suggest a strip joint? Merriam-Webster Dictionary, my online, go-to source at … Continue reading →

Posted in Euphemish | Tagged advertising, gentlemen's clubs, humor, life, men and women, musings, postaweek2011, strip clubs | 40 Comments

Change Would Do You Good

Posted on February 15, 2011 by pegoleg

Last week I posted a beginners guide to the new language, Euphemish. (check out my post “New Language Discovered” to get up-to-speed). From time to time I’ll present more advanced concepts for the inquiring student. Today, we’ll explore the Euphemish term, Rate Change … Continue reading →

Posted in Euphemish, General Ramblings | Tagged con artists, humor, insurance, life, postaweek2011, writing | 9 Comments

New Language Discovered!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by pegoleg

Quickly adopted by politicians and advertisers. A little old lady was holding up my line at the grocery store. She was trying to return a carton of ice cream. “It says New & Improved but it tastes the same.” She said, … Continue reading →