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With Karen out of the building, I know that there have been references to running amock. I'm guessing that this is in reference to an old thread from before my time?
I'd like to be let in on the joke if any old timers would be so kind to enlighten me.
thanks.:)
Main Entry: 1amok
Pronunciation: &-'m&k, -'mäk
Function: noun
Etymology: Malay amok
: a murderous frenzy that occurs chiefly among Malays
Since we aren't in Malaysia, I think we are safe!
Click on the Search tab.
Search by keyword. Type in amok (or amock or amoke)
In Search options, highlight Other, General.
Then click on Perform search.
Several threads will show up. Open the oldest one in 2002, and the rest in order, and you'll see where it all started.:)
I just reread them all. Good fun. Even Paul took part in it.:)
And Catland, you started one of the threads!!
Dos this mean we can throw a wild party?? We need to get Mario, then. Someone look in Lost and Found.
It's actually "amok".
Main Entry: amok
Function: adverb
1 : in a murderously frenzied state
2 a : in a violently raging manner <a virus that had run amok> b : in an undisciplined, uncontrolled, or faulty manner <films ... about computers run amok
Function: adjective
: possessed with or motivated by a murderous or violently uncontrollable frenzy
hee-hee, I found the original thread - and it was spelled AMUCK. Very cute Zippy.:D
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Originally posted by catland
hee-hee, I found the original thread - and it was spelled AMUCK. Very cute Zippy.:D
Then we need not fear Malaysians?:confused:
Only if they are pet talk members.:)Quote:
Originally posted by RICHARD
Then we need not fear Malaysians?:confused:
I "flea" the fifth! ;)Quote:
Originally posted by catland
hee-hee, I found the original thread - and it was spelled AMUCK. Very cute Zippy.:D
Ahhhh, and those were the days.............
when we ran "amock" - when the Mayor was out of town. (we didn't spell it correctly - but it was intenshunall..........)
We almost overloaded their server........hee hee..............
and our very own MIZZZZ ZIPPY was the leader!
We have had such good times on Pet Talk haven't we?:D
Ah, but the head bunny is watching ...
Ya know, ya just can't get away with nuttin these days...........;)
Oh shoot! :p He he he.......Quote:
Originally posted by gini
Ya know, ya just can't get away with nuttin these days...........;)
Ps. Can anyone post the link to that thread please? I want to see, but am *cough* too lazy *cough* to search. :p
NOPEQuote:
Originally posted by popcornbird
Ps. Can anyone post the link to that thread please?
Search is a useful tool and the process is detailed carefully in my first post!:)
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Originally posted by gini
Ya know, ya just can't get away with nuttin these days...........;)
I am saving money to go to Malaysia...
I want to see what all the fuss is about, in person.......;)