Episode: Subjacent
The iceman striketh. “Fall down you recalcitrant pinhead!”
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“Joey & Marie Go Down”
…Joey: Aight. You’ve got the pan under the car, and the top cap is opened for air flow. Now remove the
drain plug.
Marie: This one?
Joey: No, subjacent to that.
Marie: Excuse me?
Joey: Subjacent. Next to but below, or under. You’re warm. Just go down.
Marie: Maybe you should go down.
Joey: Marie. This is work.
Marie: And you think marrying you isn’t?…
Sub-ja-cent (səbˈjāsnt) – situated below something else.
A shallow dive into morphological elements such as affixes; like suffix, prefix, inflix, simulfix and more.
Words with similar prefixes: subcutaneous, subordinates, submarine, subsume, subvert, subjective.
A Subordinate’s Soliloquy
Subjective rhetoric of the peanut gallery,
Subverts the roles of power trees.
But who’ll subsume this substantial power?
Who can we trust in this subtle tower?
A tower of power, a subtitle of funk.
Double entendre, subterranean junk.
Subsume this poem, an abuse of words
Subcutaneous tears, known as makeup turds.
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A Night At The Museum [script for "atavistic"]
Museum Loudspeaker: The museum closes in 15 minutes.
Jay: Here, put this in your pocket. Mine are already full.
Elle: I can’t steal from my own gift shop. You’re the museum director. Why are you stealing?
Jay: I’ve been collecting these model dinosaurs now for 12 years. Every few months, they come out with a new one.
Elle: They’re only 25 dollars.
Jay: Yes, that’s about 20 more than they’re worth.
Elle: Why can’t you take it?
Jay: Like I said, my pockets are full. I can’t get enough of these cafeteria dinner rolls. I take three or four every night.
Elle: I guess it’s hard to escape your atavistic ways if you’re constantly telling stories about your primitive ancestors.
The word “recalcitrant” is a lively and intriguing term! Here are some fun facts about it:
1. Rooted in Resistance: The word “recalcitrant” comes from the Latin word “recalcitrare”, meaning “to kick back” or “to kick out with the heels,” originally describing the behavior of stubborn horses or mules who resisted control by kicking. This image of resistance carries through in its modern meaning of being defiant or uncooperative.
2. Rebellion in Its Core: It’s often used to describe someone who refuses to follow orders, comply with rules, or cooperate, which gives the word a kind of rebellious and defiant flair. Think of a recalcitrant teenager who refuses to do chores or follow curfews!
3. Favored in Formal Language: While it’s a fancy way to call someone stubborn or difficult, “recalcitrant” is commonly used in formal contexts, like legal, political, or academic discussions, to describe people, groups, or even governments that are resisting authority or refusing to comply.
4. Personality in a Word: Describing someone as “recalcitrant” gives them a sense of being not just stubborn, but actively resistant, a person who goes against the grain with intention and attitude.
5. Powerful in Speech: It’s one of those words that sounds strong and assertive when spoken, with its hard “c” and “t” sounds. It packs a punch in both meaning and sound, making it a favorite for those who love using precise, powerful language.
So, if you’re looking for a more colorful way to describe resistance or defiance, “recalcitrant” adds a dramatic flair, conjuring images of kicking back against authority!
