Monday History: w00t?
Merriam-Webster Online recently announced the 2007 Word of the Year. The the surprise of many, this year, the word is “w00t.”
For those of you who don’t know what that means, here it is:
w00t (interjection)
expressing joy (it could be after a triumph, or for no reason at all); similar in use to the word “yay”
Why does this have anything to do with history?
Our history is defined by words. The entire history of a battle can change by the inflection in the words that are used to describe it. The selection of w00t by internet voters shows the changing of social lines and the many revisions and gradations of our language over time.
Besides, it’s a holiday and you really don’t want something depressing to read.
So remember, when opening your presents this year, make sure to a W00t!
