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Monday, 23 September 2002
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CUMMERBUND

The word is "cummerbund". There is only one "b", and that is at the beginning of the last syllable. Ergo, hence, and therefore, do not pronouce this word as "cumberbund".

However, if your cummerbund's design contains a pattern of whimsical cucumbers woven into the silk, you may call it a 'cumberbund (note the apostrophe). But only once, in an attempt to make a lame joke.

Still, you should know that cummerbunds with whimsical designs are just horrifying. Unacceptable. The correct pronunciation for that sort of cummerbund is simple: "wrong".

You should also know that any attempt to wear one in my presence will result in my absence.

Just so we're clear on the issue.

Thanks for listening.

fresh-baked at 02:16 PM
Comments

Jodi, you should hold your very own "Jodiverse Prom."

Offered by: aaron on September 23, 2002 03:16 PM

When I was little, I called it a "coverbun". Needless to say, I thought it was worn the other way around.

Offered by: Elise on September 23, 2002 03:54 PM

Waiters are the only people who should wear them, in my opinoin.

Offered by: Amanda on September 23, 2002 04:03 PM

Ehh, aparently I cant type, so my OPINION doesnt matter.

Offered by: Amanda on September 23, 2002 04:14 PM

Amanda! For shame. Whatever will Zorro do without his cummerbund?

I hate to waist time on this, but I think it will girdle your readers together and cinch your place in our hearts and midsections. As you belt out your views, we'll tux them away inside each and every one of us. Punderful stuff, Jodi. Simply punderful.

(I think I should be charging the $5.00; Aaron's gonna say "Whoa...")

Offered by: Thomas on September 23, 2002 04:17 PM

yikes.

Offered by: aaron on September 23, 2002 04:35 PM

Yeah, them cummerbunds. I've only ever worn one once, and that was to my Graduation Ball. Atomic Kitten were supposed to be playing, but they officially pulled out at 10am on the morning. That's 7 hours before the event was due to start.

Unofficially, I had known for a month, and had been pronouncing it to campus via the radio station, but I had still held out hope until that morning.

I was furious.

Offered by: Pete on September 23, 2002 06:04 PM