That link (above) contains the first-ever usage of the term "Biden-ey" by anyone. You're welcome!

:-)

-CW

You're probably right, but Ferguson's the one that uses it these days on teevee.

Any time anyone asks me (and I get it a lot): "How can you continue to microanalyze the sewer of politics day in and day out and not go crazy?" I answer with: "I watch Craig Ferguson every night, and no matter how crazy the day's been, he makes me laugh."

:-)

Ironically, I first noticed Craig when he went on an epic political (pro-voting) rant:

http://www.chrisweigant.com/2008/09/11/craig-fergusons-excellent-rant-if-you-dont-vote-youre-a-moron/

Ironic, because Craig usually doesn't say much at all about politics, one way or the other. Except for his Bill Clinton impression, of course, but that doesn't really count...

-CW

There, that's better!

that is much older. it's been part of billy crystal's schtick since forever, and i think he got it from a golden age comedian, whose name is probably lost to history. it's in when harry met sally at least once, and features prominently in mr. saturday night.

JL

Strangely, my cat agrees with you.

[Heh. Couldn't resist.]

-CW

You DO realize that Andy Warhol is an alien, right? :D

Of course, the main beneficiaries of this accent mark are poets, for whom syllabic counts are important (at least for poets who still pay attention to such things as meter). And snobs, too -- can't forget the snobs.

Isn't that a bit redundant? :D

I vote for the hypen over the umlaut.

Michale

Thank-you, thank-you very much ... :)

You have spent way too much time talking to your cat. Use the hyphen already!

We've got something even better, here -- your very own personal editor!

All fixed!

:-)

-CW

When are we going to get an edit function around here?

So take a moment, here on National Punctuation Day, to let me know your feelings, in the comments below.

Aren't you missing a comma, there?

Don't answer that! :)