random means "having no definite aim or purpose," (1655), taken from "at random" (1565), "at great speed" (thus, "carelessly, haphazardly"). In 1980s college student slang, it somehow, and sadly, acquired a distinct sense of "inferior, undesirable." (Online Etymology Dictionary, Douglas Harper) Well, okay, fine, Mr. Online Etymology Dictionary person, but THIS is the 21st Century. It's a whole new ball of wax.
Lest some of you may think I have given up all attempts at making art for either writing entries in this blog (OR using it as a Soapbox), I just wanted to let you know I have been thinking about Valentines Day. (Pay no attention to the COMRADES in the mirror!)
posted by sf @ 1:21 AM
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