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Monday, November 12th, 2012

Don't You Think a Rhetorical Question Has Feelings, Too?

Recently, while checking out the new linguistics blog, The Lingua File, we came upon an article about rhetorical questions and it sparked a curiosity to learn more about life as a rhetorical device. So we set out to find Rhetorical Question and ask him about his life, his relationships and what makes him tick (hint:

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012

Rove Rage, Canada Adjustment Syndrome, Post-Election Man Date

Rove Rage (roʊv reɪdʒ): anger over statistical analysis that predicts a future other than the one preferred. Only known cure is proclaiming that the situation is “awkward.”  When I told my niece that her chances of marrying...

Monday, November 5th, 2012

To Vote or Not to Vote, That Is the Question

With the presidential election a mere 24 hours away, get out the vote drives are at full force, with volunteers begging voters (mainly in swing states) to go to the polls and vote for their preferred candidate....

Monday, October 29th, 2012

Welcome to the (Third) Party!

This year’s presidential election has been largely focused on the candidates of the two major parties, with little press or consideration given to any third party. In an effort to bring more attention to third parties, the...

Monday, October 22nd, 2012

In Wake of Shootings, US State Department Issues Travel Warning

The State Department has issued a travel warning for the United States, warning Americans that there may be increased danger for any Americans traveling from their private residences to any public place in the continental United States....

Friday, October 19th, 2012

Romney and Obama Get Schooled by Some Five Year Olds

The following letter was found in a pile of letters to Santa and God, but was addressed to former Governor Romney and President Obama instead. It appears to be from a class of kindergartners from Oak Bridge...

Friday, October 12th, 2012

Don’t Worry, Ryan's Got This

The following list was leaked to The Gabbler just after last night’s vice presidential debate. Our source says that the document was found amongst Paul Ryan’s debate prep materials and appears to be a list of his...

Monday, October 8th, 2012

Obama Releases Statement Explaining Debate Performance

In a press statement today, President Obama revealed that his lackluster performance during last week’s debate was the result of a misunderstanding between his campaign staff and himself. The President said that, in the week prior to...

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

The Agony and the Ecstasy of the Jersey Shore

Tomorrow the MTV reality sensation Jersey Shore premieres its final season. The popular show, while often controversial, has been an economic boom for the small New Jersey resort town, Seaside Heights, where it’s filmed. To reflect on...

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