Word: adults
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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John Algeo, head of the English department at the University of Georgia, himself an onomastic authority, offers this theory: the Jimmy phenomenon is a bit of transplanted Southern tradition. He realizes some Yankees consider nicknames childish and undignified. There are more adult Jimmys and Billys in the South, noted Algeo, partly because there is less infant baptism than up North and nicknames are more likely to get started and stick before the ceremony intervenes. Some pollsters have suggested that the nickname helped Carter with younger voters. But as criticism of Carter has mounted, his seemingly casual, unorthodox approach...
Prime Minister Ian Smith seemed to be pulling another fast one. Just as moderate black nationalists were responding favorably to his unexpected endorsement of universal adult suffrage as the basis for majority rule in Rhodesia, his air force and army were striking the mightiest blow yet against antiregime black guerrillas based in neighboring Mozambique. The military attacks, which were disclosed last week, cast serious doubts on the sincerity of Smith's conciliatory statements calling for a negotiated transfer of power to the country's black majority. Suspicions increased when Smith unexpectedly convened the negotiations late last week (about...
...GROWS UP, the idealism of youthful individuality inevitably clashes with realities of adult society. Idealists generally learn that survival, or at least comfort, often requires daily compromise of principles, but such compromise is painful and demoralizing. Sooner or later, though, all but the most exceptional learn to play the game and try to make their peace with themselves...
Litman brings energy, exuberance, and a somewhat different interpretation to the part. He portrays Nick as slightly more wise-ass and more adult, though he too suffers from a too rapid and mumbled delivery at the play's outset. He improves quickly and is especially good at reacting to Miller adding more grimaces and physical schtick to the role...
...reaction was horrifying. Such witty slogans as "Necrophiliac Thursday" and "Child Molesters' Friday" were scrawled on the signs. I cannot quite express the depth of resentment I felt and feel at being lumped together with people who screw dead bodies or seven-year olds. My love is mature and adult, and requires mature adult reciprocation...