> Another oldie but goodie that I think should come back is 'Goober.'  I'm
not sure how the heiarchy should work -- is a Goober worse than a Bozo?<

Our word used to be "Goombah."  I guess there is actually a real definition
for goombah (an italian hitman or something?), but our group used
the term to refer to the guy who thinks he's really cool, but actually is
not
at all.  Frequently bozos know they are bozos and accept their status.
Goombah is a bozo derivative, but a bit more defined (at least in our book).

Mick
Hilo, Hawaii

----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Mathis <CMathis227@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 5:28 AM
Subject: Re: Sears disaster- BOZO's heh

> In a message dated Fri, 25 May 2001  9:05:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
"Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream@MINDSPRING.COM> writes:
>
> <<   Some of these bozos should  be
>   locked up for their own safety.
>   I note a resurgence in the use of the term "bozo."
>   A good word, so little used. <snip>>>
>
> I like 'Bozo.'  Has good imaging qualities and wide applicability.
>
> Another oldie but goodie that I think should come back is 'Goober.'  I'm
not sure how the heiarchy should work -- is a Goober worse than a Bozo?
>
> Chuck
>