Okay, the word

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Okay, the word

Okay, the word "gese" is derived from an Old English word meaning "so be it." It's a term meaning "yes." So I'm requesting- not demanding, not insisting, just requesting- that you do two things.

Firstly and most importantly, STOP SAYING THE WORD YES. Don't constantly disagree- that's inconvenient, and I would know :) - but instead of saying "yes" say "gese." See, it's almost like, as English-speaking natives, our brains are programmed to say "yes." It would be very interesting to see if we could "reboot" them.   

Secondly and optionally (more so than the other), print out extra copies of gese and its definitions that I am putting on here. You can hand them out to any friends or relatives you might be seeing and encourage them to start using the word "gese" too, instead of "yes." There is, intriguingly enough, only one word in the English language that was just randomly invented, and I bet it's one you use a lot. (This is also an interesting tidbit for teachers who think that it's weird for students to reply "gese" as opposed to "yes.") The word quiz was thought up by a young Irish gent whose friend bet him he couldn't invent a new word. The next day, on every writing surface in the town was written the word "quiz." When people began asking what it meant, the folks in on it replied, "A brief or impromptu test." Very interesting. For more information on such matters you can read Andrew Clements' fictional novel Frindle. Very good book.

GESEGese (gee-say): originated from Old English word meaning so be it. Definition: yes; expression of affirmation.

You can print that out numerous times, if you so desire, and resize it on Microsoft too, because I think that the larger size and font I posted with is redone by the Administrators.

Thank you for your time! :)

submitted by Mary W., age 11 and one, NJ
(April 13, 2009 - 4:27 pm)

:)

submitted by Hi PP again/G♥
(April 15, 2009 - 4:05 pm)

:):) Same time as Candle!

submitted by Hi! What's up? -PP
(April 15, 2009 - 4:14 pm)

@ Lena: you misunderstand. "Don't constantly disagree- that's inconvenient, and I would know-" is a joke with me- my teacher thinks that I constantly disagree. I'm not sayin I'm some sort of physcotic stalker who would know if you constantly disagreed. I'm merely poking some fun at the way some people think of me (not highly, FYI). I'm implying that I know that constantly disagreeing is inconvenient. I'm also joking. It's my way of shrugging off insults.

Lena (and someone else, I think?) also said this was weird or creepy or something. ???? Why??? It's just a little experiment, to see if the word will catch on. It's not "mad scientist take over the world" or anything freaky like THAT- just an innocent little experiment. Sure, I have nothing whatsoever against the word "yes," but why not see if we could use a synonym?

@ Reuben: How about Bobby Jendal's campagn slogan, or Sarah Palin's campaign slogan?

Sorry... I heard the Administrator didn't want too deep of political discussions... ignore me. 

submitted by Mary W., age 11 and one, NJ
(April 16, 2009 - 9:49 am)

And gese, Lena, I'm really gong to, in public. Yesterday we went to my dad's office and I gave all his coworkers the definition. And on Tuesday my mom had some friends over, and I gave them the definition as well. And on Monday we had a babysitter, and I gave her one also. Nineteen people, in all. :) My friend also posted it on two (kid-friendly) websites. I dunno, I just think it's a cool theory to experiment with. I'm not trying to be "creepy" or anything.

Sorry if I'm creeping you out, though. Unintentional. Really. Just a fun experiment.

submitted by Mary W., age 11 and one, NJ
(April 16, 2009 - 9:54 am)

It's okay; I get creeped out easily. :) 

submitted by Lena G, age 11
(April 16, 2009 - 5:25 pm)

This rocks! I am so doing this! In two days my brother will be saying it too, just watch. Or, rather, listen. MUAHAHAHAHA!!!!! I SHALL CHANGE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE!!!!! (stifles evil laugh and gets back down to business.) Gese, I think this will work. Best wishes in your campaign, Mary!!

 

-Emily

submitted by Emily H., age 13, Sparks, NV
(April 15, 2009 - 10:18 pm)

Actually, on second thought, I don't think that we should eliminat the word "yes" from our vocabulary. If my mom says, "Emily, have you cleaned your room?" my answer should be yes, not so be it. I will incorporate gese into my vocabulary where it is apropriate, but I will not let it dominate like kudzu. Think on what I have said, and its wisdom will slowly dawn upon your mind.... Just kidding.

 

-Emily

submitted by Emily H., age 13, Sparks, NV
(April 15, 2009 - 10:31 pm)

Well... I don't see what's scary about it... but anyways, it's kind of a nice idea. I'm probably going to forget to say gese though, and start saying yes. 

submitted by Maggie S. ∞ , age 13, St. Paul, MN :D
(April 16, 2009 - 8:07 pm)

That was my fault...I'm paranoid. :)

submitted by Lena G, age 11
(April 17, 2009 - 7:18 am)

*charming smile* Don't worry, you're not paranoid, just a little more sane than the rest of us (then again, not a difficult feat :D). ;)

It's okay if you think I'm weird. *another smile* Smeday I should introduce you to my teacher. *joke*

Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion.

(On that scholarly note, let me go hit "submit" before I alienate anybody else.) :D

submitted by Mary W., age 11 and one, NJ
(April 17, 2009 - 2:26 pm)

Don't worry about it! :P

submitted by Maggie S. ∞ , age 13, St. Paul, MN :D
(April 17, 2009 - 3:06 pm)

Same time as Mary W.!!! :):)

submitted by Hi Mary W.!!!!! -PP
(April 17, 2009 - 2:28 pm)

What?

submitted by Mary W.
(April 19, 2009 - 3:01 pm)