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Anthropomorphism isn't, after all, just for laypeople. Primatologist Jane Goodall broke with convention and gave her chimps names quite deliberately. "I don't think people would have been as interested if [chimp] David Graybeard had been No. 29," she told USA Today. Sentiment is not a bad trait in a dominant species. Sometimes it can be all that keeps us in line...
...trying to document that it happens in everyone. 3. FM: In “The Stuff of Thought,” you talk about the omnipresence of metaphor in language to convey abstract thought. Do you think the fact that we must make abstract things concrete is an impressive trait of the brain or the result of a deficit?SP: I think it’s an impressive trait. I think we do it through cognitive metaphor—that is through recognizing the similarity between a novel abstract thought and a known concrete idea and transferring one known structure...
...only one talking to you...” kidding, kidding. Best or worst lie you’ve ever told: Yay, go Red Sox! Something you’ve always wanted to tell someone: Webb, clean up your side of the room Favorite childhood toy: Baseball glove Sexiest physical trait: My calves, pythons Favorite part about Harvard: Rowing team, my blocking group Describe yourself in three words: I can’t count good In 15 minutes you are: Enjoying life In 15 years you are: Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of this momentous occasion
...Best or worst lie you’ve ever told: I love being voluntarily judged by FM readers. Something you’ve always wanted to tell someone: Bitch please, I’m da macaroni wit da cheese. Favorite childhood toy: HELLO KITTY. Sexiest physical trait: My fake blue (or green, or gray, or violet) eyes. Favorite part about Harvard: Producing Identities, the fashion show, and working with wonderful, beautiful people. Apply for board now! Describe yourself in three words: Can’t touch this. In 15 minutes you are: Drinking Ensure as a meal supplement...
...Take off your clothes. Best or worst lie you’ve ever told: I’m straight. Something you’ve always wanted to tell someone: I’m not as stupid as you look. Favorite childhood toy: Books. I was a nerd. Sexiest physical trait: I was once told that I’ve got amazing eyebrows. Favorite part about Harvard: The people. Describe yourself in three words: Happy, excited, college. In 15 minutes you are: Watching “The Lion King.” In 15 years you are: Still happy, still excited...