If it weren't for technology, I don't know how often linguists would have to revise Webster's Dictionary.I'd like to add an entry to the upcoming volume.
Interneta-\in-tur-net-uh\ n; 1. Internet + granddaughter in Portuguese (neta)
Interneto-\in-tur-net-oh\n; Internet + grandson in Portuguese (neto) 2. phenomenon created when you speak to said granddaughter/grandson whose blood line is partially Brazilian via skype.
Example of usage: Grandma Dee skyped her interneta, Georgia, today. She got to see G wearing pigtails for the first time. She was offered a sip of her interneta's coconut water and a bite of bread. Georgia was rather impressed with the noisy slurping of the straw and the size of her Grandma Dee's mouth.
An imaginary, not-so-imaginary, playdate--now I have to clean the computer screen.
Oh Georgia, I had so much fun talking to you on Skype. I am very lucky to be able to talk to you and see you. It is a bonus you feed me.
ReplyDeleteI love you and miss you very much!!!!! Till we talk again!!!!
oh, your mom must have been so psyched! (wow it's been a while since I actually used that word...1993 maybe?) anyway, I am sure it made her day!
ReplyDeleteWhat did people do before skype? I think they "morriam de saudade"...
ReplyDeletepsyched is the word, ro! and gi...pity there is no great translation for morrendo de saudade! but yes...exactly that!
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