Yep, scat happens. I had completely forgotten about the term until I read Mr. Bell's recent blog. Therein he mentions finding "old wolf scat".

I didn't think me meant the VW parts making outfit. Otherwise, he may have said 'Old Volks Scat', eh?

BenT

sent from my electronic leash

On Mar 27, 2011, at 1:43 PM, Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU> wrote:

> On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 5:50 PM, Ben T <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>> Side issue: Profanities. I've never been a sailor but swear more than most
>> depending on the company. My position is neutral both as mod and Listmember.
>> For that reason, I have deferred to David B's preference on the matter. And
>> yes, I did notice someone's recent use of the S-word for scat (yes, you Mr.
>> C).
>> 
>> Oh, I love it, does this mean we can say "oh, SCAT!" on the list when
> something truly annoying happens?
> 
> That's really excellent.  I think I'll take to using it in everyday life,
> too!  "Scat" is much more entertaining as a substitute than drat or jeepers
> or any of those other words that replace blasphemy.
> 
> 
> 
> Joy