Good evening Tyler,
It's interesting you should bring this up because I am a recovering "-ista" myself. Yes, I was once a slave to the man and his coffee addiction: I am a recovering Barista. This technically makes me an expert of the "bar", and I rocked. that. coffee. bar. Personally, I have no problem with the "-ista" suffix. I think it clarifies just how well-versed a person is in there specific field. Examples:
Person1: Just how good is this pilot?
Person2: Oh he's the best, he's an airplaneista.
Person1: Hm, I'll trust him with my life.
Person3: Now how good is the president at this whole running the country thing?
Person4: Oh he's the best, he's a presidentista.
Person3: Shame we didn't have one for the past 8 years...
See? It's a beautiful grammatical system that makes it clear to every man, woman and child just how qualified someone is to their title.
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Clint Alwahab - A photojournalism major at the University of Missouri, self-described old man, and admitted snob. My most passionate debates spark from politics, government and religion but I will gladly talk about movies and music (as long as we're not talking about Michael Bay or Miley Cyrus).
Tyler Echols - An 8th grade US History teacher in Nashville, TN, self-described sweater vest lover, and admitted geek. My most passionate debates spring from politics, religion, and who shot first, Greedo or Han Solo...though everyone knows the answer to that. I am more than happy to talk about both Michael Bay and Miley Cyrus, as everyone knows that Americans love explosions. Yes, I was referring to Miley as well.
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