Verboticism: Dearthtrader
DEFINITION: n. An individual, or an organization, which profits by selling fear of imminent global destruction and/or eternal damnation. v. To profit from the prophecy of doom.
Dearthtrader
Created by: Jabberwocky
Pronunciation: darth/tray/der
Sentence: Dearthtrader was a huge man in a black mask who prophesied famine and doom in exchange for cash donations
Etymology: dearth (famine)+ Trader + Darth Vader
Points: 449
Comments: Dearthtrader
porsche - 2007-02-06: 10:34:00
Luke - I am your father - give me a dollar
Bulletchewer - 2007-02-06: 11:54:00
Very shrewd. My favourite so far.
Jabberwocky - 2007-02-06: 12:17:00
may the force be bulletchewar
purpleartichokes - 2007-02-06: 18:04:00
Good one Jabber! I wonder if Dearth can make raspy breathing noises and proselytize at the same time.