For self-professed wordsmiths such as myself, the Shakespeare Insult Generator by Barry Kraft is a fun, raunchy and entertaining good read. As the introduction proclaims "The usage of the F-word; however, is more akin to the pre-linguistic banality of dogs barking at one another than it is to any inventiveness of human wordsmithery." In a day and age when 'overshare' can join the dictionary but 'dullard' is unheard of, the Shakespeare Insult Generator is welcomed.
Of further interest is the 22% of the word herein were unknown before Shakespeare used them in print. While I jest to think that I could single-handedly bring back 'motley-minded pig-nut', I am pleased to think I shall enjoy calling someone 'lubberly rampallian.' (Spell-check is very unhappy with me right now.)
As I see it, the Shakespeare Insult Generator is both obscene and educational. These aren't your everyday insults and as such, articulation and enunciation are a must. Highly enjoyable read, indeed.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Book Fifty: Shakespeare Insult Generator
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