| Author | Message | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 430 Registered: 9-2010 |
Inspired by the list of neologisms, I have decided to make my own. What is gakking ? Note: Don't get too into the name. It's just a modified form of my initials GAK. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9027 Registered: 4-2010 |
Does one have to speak to gak? Is gakking a solo activity? Does gakking require a prop? A computer? Is the LTPF relevant to gakking? | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 1274 Registered: 6-2008 |
Anything to do with the whole Koch/Coke thing that has been going on here? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 431 Registered: 9-2010 |
Does one have to speak to gak? It is not necessary, technically speaking, but it generally involves speaking in some way. Is gakking a solo activity? When one gaks, one is usually the only one to gak (although I suppose multiple people could - that would be amusing). However, other people are involved. Does gakking require a prop? Usually, depending on what you mean by "prop" A computer? No, but it is often involved. Is the LTPF relevant to gakking? No, although it could be involved in a specific gak, I suppose. | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 433 Registered: 9-2010 |
Sorry, biograd. Cross-posted. Anything to do with the whole Koch/Coke thing that has been going on here? No. | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 1276 Registered: 6-2008 |
If I were to observe someone gakking, would I be able to recognize that it was happening? Or is there some subtext/prior knowledge of the people that would be necessary? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9032 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is gakking embarrassing? To the gakker? To those observing the gak? Does gakking involve a prank? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 434 Registered: 9-2010 |
If I were to observe someone gakking, would I be able to recognize that it was happening? Possibly Or is there some subtext/prior knowledge of the people that would be necessary? If you couldn't figure it out just from observing, you probably wouldn't figure it out at all. Is gakking embarrassing? Generally speaking, yes. To the gakker? If so, then this. To those observing the gak? Usually not, although in a way it could be to some observing. Does gakking involve a prank? No. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9035 Registered: 4-2010 |
While one is gakking, is he/she aware that he/she is doing so? Does one gak intentionally? Accidentally? Does gakking last for a short period of time? Long? Only an instant? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 438 Registered: 9-2010 |
While one is gakking, is he/she aware that he/she is doing so? No but... Does one gak intentionally? No Accidentally? Yes Does gakking last for a short period of time? Long? Only an instant? Generally a few seconds. | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 439 Registered: 9-2010 |
Just to clarify, the actual gak lasts a few seconds, but there is another part to gakking that could last for anywhere from a few seconds to an hour or more before the gak. | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 440 Registered: 9-2010 |
Sorry to keep posting.... Further clarification, during what I will call the "pre-gak", one is aware of what they are doing, but wouldn't really consider it a pre-gak. In fact, most pre-gaks do not lead to a gak. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9041 Registered: 4-2010 |
Does gakking involve clothing? Bodily functions? Can one gak while in total isolation? While in a packed crowd? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 442 Registered: 9-2010 |
Does gakking involve clothing? Bodily functions? No to these Can one gak while in total isolation? No. While in a packed crowd? Possibly, though it would be less likely. | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 443 Registered: 9-2010 |
Ok, after looking over my answers, it's pretty hard to separate the pre-gak and the gak. So just to clarify, it's the pre-gak which usually involves the "prop", which often times is a computer. For the gak itself, the prop has already played its role in the act, and it is the actual gak that is embarassing to the gakker, etc. (Although pre-gakking can be embarassing too, but don't get too sidetracked on that) | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9042 Registered: 4-2010 |
Hitting "reply all" instead of just "reply"? | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 1277 Registered: 6-2008 |
When the "prop" is NOT a computer, is it another electronic device? One that is used to communicate with other people? Does the gak itself amount to forgetting something? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 445 Registered: 9-2010 |
Hitting "reply all" instead of just "reply"? No When the "prop" is NOT a computer, is it another electronic device? It can be One that is used to communicate with other people? It could be, though they would not necessarily be communicating with people while using it. Does the gak itself amount to forgetting something? Well, in a way you're forgetting, but that's not the principle behind it. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9044 Registered: 4-2010 |
Can the prop be one of several electronic devices? Cell phone? PDA? iPod? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 447 Registered: 9-2010 |
Can the prop be one of several electronic devices? Cell phone? PDA? iPod? It could be any of these plus a lot more electronic devices or non-electronic devices. In certain cases, there might not be a prop at all. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9049 Registered: 4-2010 |
Does gakking involve communication? Verbal? Non-verbal? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 449 Registered: 9-2010 |
Does gakking involve communication? Yes Verbal? This, for the most part. Non-verbal? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9114 Registered: 4-2010 |
Communication - to a specific person? To no one in particular? Communication - face-to-face? Over a phone? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 456 Registered: 9-2010 |
Communication - to a specific person? No To no one in particular? This is the closest. Assume that it is correct. Communication - face-to-face? Over a phone? Neither of these. As mentioned above, they make a verbal remark directed at nobody in particular. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9161 Registered: 4-2010 |
A remark of exasperation? Annoyance? Glee? Ecstacy? Indifference? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 463 Registered: 9-2010 |
A remark of exasperation? Annoyance? Glee? Ecstacy? Indifference? Could be any of these, though not all of these would constitute a gak, depending on the circumstances. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9175 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is the remark in reaction to something? Is the remark a form of mockery? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 468 Registered: 9-2010 |
Is the remark in reaction to something? Yes. Is the remark a form of mockery? Could be, doesn't matter specifically. | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 469 Registered: 9-2010 |
Actually, that last one (is it mockery) is tricky to answer. I'm going to say Yope. You are going to want to explore this more. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9187 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is the remark sarcastic? Does the remark involve speaking? In a certain tone? Speed? Pitch? Would your WWW Mock be considered a gak? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 470 Registered: 9-2010 |
Is the remark sarcastic? No, but... Does the remark involve speaking? Yes In a certain tone? Speed? Pitch? Tone, speed, and pitch are irrelevant. Would your WWW Mock be considered a gak? No. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9227 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is the volume of the spoken remark relevant? Does one have to say a certain word or phrase in order for the remark to be considered a gak? | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 1307 Registered: 6-2008 |
Is the remark a statement of (apparent) fact? If so, is the "fact" actually false? Or is it a statement of opinion? of a particular state of being (such as angry, tired, confused, etc.)? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 474 Registered: 9-2010 |
Is the volume of the spoken remark relevant? No Does one have to say a certain word or phrase in order for the remark to be considered a gak? No, but there are some words and phrases that would not be gaks, however these vary based on context, which you may want to establish. Is the remark a statement of (apparent) fact? Sometimes If so, is the "fact" actually false? Yope Or is it a statement of opinion? Could be of a particular state of being (such as angry, tired, confused, etc.)? Possibly. | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 1309 Registered: 6-2008 |
No, but there are some words and phrases that would not be gaks, however these vary based on context, which you may want to establish. So am I right in gathering from this that what defines a gak is not so much what it is, but what it ISN'T? In other words, any random remark that is not made toward a particular person is a gak, EXCEPT for a few particular remarks? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 475 Registered: 9-2010 |
So am I right in gathering from this that what defines a gak is not so much what it is, but what it ISN'T? In other words, any random remark that is not made toward a particular person is a gak, EXCEPT for a few particular remarks? No. Some remarks would be gaks, and some would not. You still need to establish the context in which the remark was made, because this matters too. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9264 Registered: 4-2010 |
Context...location relevant? Observers? Person/people to whom the gak is spoken? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 477 Registered: 9-2010 |
Context...location relevant? Yes, for some meanings of "location" Observers? Yes Person/people to whom the gak is spoken? Well it isn't actually spoken to anyone. But this could mislead in terms of the context. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9271 Registered: 4-2010 |
Location - physical place? Building? Does the gak appear to be directed at someone? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 480 Registered: 9-2010 |
Location - physical place? Building? Not necessarly, although some likely places for a gak may be commonly associated with certain physical places. Does the gak appear t/o be directed at someone? Yes. Explore this. Hint: Explore why the remark was made in the first place | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9274 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is the remark made in response to something? Someone? Some action? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 482 Registered: 9-2010 |
Is the remark made in response to something? This Someone? Possibly this Some action? And maybe this too. Explore this more | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9275 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is the "something" noteworthy? Praiseworthy? Decrepid? Is the remark made in surprise? Glee? Exasperation? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 484 Registered: 9-2010 |
Is the "something" noteworthy? Praiseworthy? Decrepid? Is the remark made in surprise? Glee? Exasperation? Could be any of these. But still explore what the something is. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9310 Registered: 4-2010 |
The something - is it done by the gakker? Observed by the gakker? Heard by the gakker? Heard about by the gakker? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 486 Registered: 9-2010 |
The something - is it done by the gakker? No Observed by the gakker? Most likely Heard by the gakker? Possibly Heard about by the gakker? Possibly | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9366 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is the something an action? An occurrence? Done by one person? Two? None? More than two? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 487 Registered: 9-2010 |
Is the something an action? An occurrence? Could be either of these. You might want to look into how they are observing it, as well as where they are when they observe it. This is more important than what they are observing. Done by one person? Two? None? More than two? Could be any of these. See above. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9417 Registered: 4-2010 |
Are they in a public place? Private? A residence? A place of business? Are they observing it close up? From a distance? With binoculars? Or a telescope? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 496 Registered: 9-2010 |
Are they in a public place? possibly Private? possibly A residence? possibly A place of business? possibly (and this would be somewhat more likely than the rest) Are they observing it close up? From a distance? With binoculars? Or a telescope? Quite probably none of these. Could be observing it from a distance, highly unlikely close up (although for svv of "close up" it would be quite likely) | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9470 Registered: 4-2010 |
Disance of observation: less than an inch? A foot? A yard? Length of a football field? 1000 feet? A mile? Miles and miles? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 499 Registered: 9-2010 |
Disance of observation: less than an inch? A foot? A yard? Length of a football field? 1000 feet? A mile? Miles and miles? Could be any of these. But DOYD of "distance of observation" could change it significantly. For one definition of it, it's unlikely to be that great a distance. But you might want to look into how they are observing it. Keep in mind there are several ways it could be observed, but one is most likely and you haven't figured that out yet. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9477 Registered: 4-2010 |
Are they observing it by naked eye? Are they looking into space? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 503 Registered: 9-2010 |
Are they observing it by naked eye? possibly yesish, possibly yes Are they looking into space? no | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9482 Registered: 4-2010 |
Are they observing it through something? Through a window? A lens? A microscope? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 507 Registered: 9-2010 |
Are they observing it through something? DOYD of "through" it may be the likely method. Through a window? possibly, though less likely. A lens? A microscope? Highly doubtful to be either of these. | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 1324 Registered: 6-2008 |
Are they watching it on TV? On a web site? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 512 Registered: 9-2010 |
Are they watching it on TV? On a web site? Could be any of these. Most likely some mobile web device (laptop, cell phone, Ipad, etc.) Hint: The device they are watching it on isn't particularly relevant. But it is relevant where they are watching it. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9508 Registered: 4-2010 |
Are they watching it while doing something else? While in transit? Driving? On public transportation? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 517 Registered: 9-2010 |
Are they watching it while doing something else? Yes! While in transit? Driving? On public transportation? Doubtful to be any of those, definitely not driving, but I suppose it could be while riding public transportation if the circumstances were right. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9529 Registered: 4-2010 |
While talking to someone? Texting? Reacting to the watched-thing while, say, talking on the phone? The watched-thing - a sporting event? | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 1330 Registered: 6-2008 |
Are they watching "it" on an electronic device, while at the same time watching something else in person? maybe even the same thing? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 519 Registered: 9-2010 |
While talking to someone? Could be Texting? Doubtful Reacting to the watched-thing while, say, talking on the phone? Possibly The watched-thing - a sporting event? Maybe Are they watching "it" on an electronic device, while at the same time watching something else in person? Yes maybe even the same thing? But no Clarification: Watching it is not the gak. They gak by doing something while watching it which you haven't established yet. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9646 Registered: 4-2010 |
Do they talk while watching it? Do they mix talking about the one watched-thing with the other watched-thing? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 525 Registered: 9-2010 |
Do they talk while watching it? Do they mix talking about the one watched-thing with the other watched-thing? I'm not sure what you're asking here. But they are commenting only on what they are actually watching (although "looking at" would be a better term) | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 1336 Registered: 6-2008 |
I'm thinking Balin is suggesting that they may confuse the thing they are watching remotely, on the electronic device (typically), with the thing they are looking at in person at the same time. And I would like to clarify, are the categories of both of these things relevant? Are they the same sort of thing (like watching one sports game on an iPhone while attending another)? or totally different things? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 528 Registered: 9-2010 |
I'm thinking Balin is suggesting that they may confuse the thing they are watching remotely, on the electronic device (typically), with the thing they are looking at in person at the same time. Not exactly, but you're OTRT. And I would like to clarify, are the categories of both of these things relevant? Are they the same sort of thing (like watching one sports game on an iPhone while attending another)? or totally different things? The categories of each are only relevant relative to eachother. But even then it isn't the category that matters as much as something else, which we haven't established yet. And while they could be the same thing, that's doubtful, and would make the gak much less embarrassing (though under certain circumstances, it could work). | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9674 Registered: 4-2010 |
Are they the only one multi-watching? Or are they doing this with others? Can multiple people gak simultaneously? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 532 Registered: 9-2010 |
Are they the only one multi-watching? Assume yes Or are they doing this with others? So no Can multiple people gak simultaneously? Yes, and I suppose it's more likely to happen in certain situations than others, but it would just be a coincidence. | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 533 Registered: 9-2010 |
Clarification: There may be others multi-watching, and they may even gak as well, but those would not be related to eachother (usually) | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 1339 Registered: 6-2008 |
Do they say something out loud, that they meant to post as an online comment? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 539 Registered: 9-2010 |
Do they say something out loud, that they meant to post as an online comment? Not quite, but you're very OTRT. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9748 Registered: 4-2010 |
Do they say something out loud? Do they post something online? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 541 Registered: 9-2010 |
Do they say something out loud? Yes. Do they post something online? Other than view the thing, no. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9815 Registered: 4-2010 |
Are they viewing a video? A viral video? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 554 Registered: 9-2010 |
Are they viewing a video? A viral video? Possibly. Exactly what they are viewing is irrelevant. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9828 Registered: 4-2010 |
Do they say something out loud to someone? To the people in the video/whatever? | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 1348 Registered: 6-2008 |
Do they refer to a person in real life using the name of one of the people in the video they are watching? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 558 Registered: 9-2010 |
Do they say something out loud yes to someone? Not intentionally, but ... To the people in the video/whatever? Possibly, but what matters is that they are responding to what they are watching/viewing. It doesn't matter whether the remark was intended for the people in the video/whatever or if they were not meant for anyone in particular. Do they refer to a person in real life using the name of one of the people in the video they are watching? No, with a possible ish | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9945 Registered: 4-2010 |
Do they make a comment that is thought to be directed at someone? When it really isn't? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 562 Registered: 9-2010 |
Do they make a comment that is thought to be directed at someone? When it really isn't? Well, someone or something, but there's still more to it. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 9962 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is it thought to be directed at a specific person? Or specific thing? At someone/something near them? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 569 Registered: 9-2010 |
Is it thought to be directed at a specific person? Or specific thing? At someone/something near them? Could be any of these. Mainly, it's thought to be directed at/related to what the gakker should be focusing on. There's one detail left that you need to figure out. This may turn into a guessing game, and if it does I may $poyel. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 10241 Registered: 4-2010 |
Should the gakker be focusing on a specific person? A friend? A relative? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 590 Registered: 9-2010 |
Should the gakker be focusing on a specific person? A friend? A relative? Could be any of these. As a hint, it's not important specifically who/what they should be or are focusing on. You should focus more on the comment they make to gak. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 10562 Registered: 4-2010 |
Does the gakker ask a question? Make an exclamation? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 592 Registered: 9-2010 |
Does the gakker ask a question? Make an exclamation? More likely exclamation. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 10664 Registered: 4-2010 |
Does the gakker use an expletive? Is the expression of the exclamation relevant? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 594 Registered: 9-2010 |
Does the gakker use an expletive? Is the expression of the exclamation relevant? Ok, none of this is anywhere near the right direction, so I'll give one last hint, which is probably going to give much of it away, but oh well. The reaction to the statement is the only other relevant part of the gak. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 10702 Registered: 4-2010 |
Does the remark draw all attention to the gakker? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 601 Registered: 9-2010 |
Does the remark draw all attention to the gakker? It could (and probably would) but this isn't what I'm looking for... | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 10716 Registered: 4-2010 |
By "reaction to the statement," do you mean "the reaction by...": a certain person? Everyone around? The subject of the gak? The gakker? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 607 Registered: 9-2010 |
By "reaction to the statement," do you mean "the reaction by...": a certain person? Everyone around? pretty much The subject of the gak? The gakker? No to rest | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 10901 Registered: 4-2010 |
Do they look away? Look at the gakker? Look shocked? Embarrassed? Surprised? Disgusted? | ||
| Gregoryuconn (Gregoryuconn)
New member Username: Gregoryuconn Post Number: 613 Registered: 9-2010 |
Do they look away? Look at the gakker? Look shocked? Embarrassed? Surprised? Disgusted? Ok, this is about as close as you'll get so I'm just going to ***SPOILER**** A gak is when someone should be paying attention to one thing (a meeting, lecture, etc.) but in reality is paying attention to another (maybe watching a video or checking the score of the game). They then react aloud (probably inadvertently) to what they ARE watching/seeing in a way that is highly inappropriate and shocking given what they SHOULD be paying attention to. For example, if someone sees that LeBron James just scored 47 points in the third quarter of the game, and the company meeting boss just said that the company lost $350,000 in the previous quarter, and the gakker were to say "WHAT AN AMAZING QUARTER!!!!!!" that would be a gak, because, to the people who think he's talking about the stuff at the meeting, he's crazy and inappropriate. | ||
| Kayleetonkslupin (Kayleetonkslupin)
New member Username: Kayleetonkslupin Post Number: 2560 Registered: 9-2010 |
*roflol* That's great :-D Well played, Mr. Coke, sir. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 10943 Registered: 4-2010 |
Excellent neologism! I hereby submit to the Grand Master of Gregory Coke Land and requesteth that he be the one to add this to the neologistictionary, as I have no clue how to shorten that. |
