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The One Word Project
« on: August 02, 2010, 12:16:29 AM »
I'm a part of a scholarship group run by the dean of enrollment services for my university. At our last meeting the dean gave us a piece of paper entitled "One Word Project". We had until August 1st to complete it. Here it is August 2nd (technically) and I am about to dive in.

I thought bringing this to Teh Geekery could result in some hilarity, so here it is:

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Reflect on your life, what you love, what you do, what you want the world to know about you. The key is to find one word and one word only that best captivates YOU. Find the deeper meaning behind your hobbies, interests, and studies. Vince likes to eat: his word is "YUMYUMYUMYUM." Shanice tries daily to speak out and get her voice heard: her word is "Activism." Ailsa constantly dreams of what is to come: her word is "Dreamer." Andrew has grown up with computers all his life and continues to work with them today: his word is "4E65726479."

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Feel free to post your one word here. You can also post a small explanation of why you chose that word. As far as taking it seriously, it's your choice. Personally, I am going to use this opportunity to make it clear that I hate doing this kind of crap.

Try and pick one word without changing it later.

Oh, and I'll post my word later. I'm not sure what it is yet. Also, fuck Andrew. We all know a word is only 16 bits.
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2010, 02:03:23 AM »
Dude!
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2010, 02:04:29 AM »
Ok, that's not my word. I was just expressing my approval of this topic.

I will be thinking.
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2010, 06:16:25 AM »
Quill.
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2010, 08:15:44 AM »
So my word is "Person".

I essentially explained my dislike for something that demands information about me but then puts limitations on my answer. I figured person would show that.

Cop out? Maybe. I might have been able to come up with something better if I didn't loathe every minute of working on this.
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2010, 11:56:10 AM »
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2010, 12:08:29 PM »
"Guilt"


now that I think about it, this is better than "Fraud". I retain guilt like sponge does with water.
« Last Edit: August 02, 2010, 12:11:26 PM by xolik »
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2010, 01:30:56 PM »
Quote from: ivan on August 02, 2010, 02:04:29 AM
Ok, that's not my word. I was just expressing my approval of this topic.

I will be thinking.


That's my word
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2010, 06:37:09 PM »
Sarcasm.  No, really.
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2010, 06:50:54 PM »
That rhymes with one of the words I was thinking of for myself.
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2010, 06:51:24 PM »
Well, sort of rhymes.
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2010, 07:01:59 PM »
Quote from: ivan on August 02, 2010, 06:50:54 PM
That rhymes with one of the words I was thinking of for myself.


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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2010, 07:04:57 PM »
Chasm?
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2010, 07:05:36 PM »
Mulva?
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2010, 07:06:51 PM »
Quote from: ivan on August 02, 2010, 06:50:54 PM
That rhymes with one of the words I was thinking of for myself.


Cat rhymes with That.
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #15 on: August 02, 2010, 07:34:40 PM »
Yeah, I went through all of those. I'm using a dictionary attack to crack this sucker.

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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #16 on: August 02, 2010, 07:35:25 PM »
I hope it's not Greg.
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« Reply #17 on: August 02, 2010, 07:36:22 PM »
*sharp intake of breath*
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #18 on: August 02, 2010, 09:18:31 PM »
gasp?
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #19 on: August 03, 2010, 01:35:50 AM »
In a word, yes.
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #20 on: August 03, 2010, 10:21:52 PM »
One word that best describes me? That's easy.

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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #21 on: August 03, 2010, 11:14:10 PM »
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #22 on: August 04, 2010, 12:16:37 AM »
Quote from: bananaskittles on August 03, 2010, 10:33:57 PM
See it is all about sex with you!

You would just like it to be.
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #23 on: August 04, 2010, 08:22:18 PM »
Quote from: Chris on August 04, 2010, 12:16:37 AM
You would just like it to be.

Dude, she's totally hitting on you.
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Re: The One Word Project
« Reply #24 on: August 04, 2010, 09:54:57 PM »
Yea but the distance thing could be a problem...
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