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Naff: A particularly good label for shooting down story ideas that seem impractical, contrived or generally silly. Can also be used to describe questionable fashion choices (implying a slightly ’80s/generally dated aesthetic). May also be used to describe OTT people if you’re feeling mean...

Author: By Amelia E. Lester, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Australian Slang from A to Zed | 12/11/2003 | See Source »

Among the most frustrating proclamations of the Bush administration is their insistence that history will prove their actions justified. It takes no small measure of ego to make such a cocksure assertion. Yet I have no reserve in insisting that Hail to the Thief will be viewed, in the years...

Author: By Ben B. Chung, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: All Sussed Out | 12/5/2003 | See Source »

The only selection on the list that’s gratifying for its sheer aesthetic qualities rather than its challenging material. Joe Pernice doesn’t stray far from his standard summer-break style, efficiently harmonizing instantly unforgettable hooks with radiant vocals. The falsetto chorus of ?...

Author: By Ben B. Chung, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: All Sussed Out | 12/5/2003 | See Source »

“The renovations will be primarily aesthetic,” said Dunham.

Author: By Claire G. Friedman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 'Hark' To Receive Makeover | 12/2/2003 | See Source »

As Klein suggests, the pleasure of smoking is both aesthetic and metaphorical. Aesthetic: the votary aspect of lighting a cigarette. The very phrase "cigarette lighter" can refer both to the machine that provides the flame and to the person who clicks his Bic - or, if he's using matches, snicking...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: That Old Feeling: The Great American Smoke | 11/22/2003 | See Source »

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