Verboticism: Volatronics
DEFINITION: n., The anger and frustration that grows out of an unsatisfying, unfulfilling or unpredictable relationship one has with an electronic device, especially a computer. v. intr., To be trapped in a passive-aggressive, codependency with a computer.
Volatronics
Created by: OZZIEBOB
Pronunciation: vol-uh-TRON-iks
Sentence: Jezebel's memory loss in forgetting to lock the doors on the "Firewalls" led to volatronics between her and Bob. Finally Bob, frustated with her unpredictability, yelled: " Get on that "Trojan horse" you let in, and get out of my life - right now!' Overhearing the heated exchange Roxie interrupted, reminding Bob that, after all, Jezebel is only electronic!
Etymology: Blend of VOLATILE: erratic, sudden changeableness in behavior, Of computers: pertaining to loss of storage when eletrical power is turned off or fails. Electronics: science & technology of electronics phenomena.
Points: 1085
Comments: Volatronics
metrohumanx - 2008-11-21: 08:38:00
Verycerebral...and funny.
Jabberwocky - 2008-11-21: 10:14:00
great word
silveryaspen - 2008-11-21: 12:55:00
A hit! Llike a volt out of the blue!