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ºìÌÒÊÓÆµites Rebel, Zorgs Attack

Hurrah for Rosina Corbett Morgan [’41] (Letters, June 2015). I have also loathed the cringe-inducing word “ºìÌÒÊÓÆµie” for decades. It makes me think of a weenie wearing a beanie or a Trekkie taking a selfie. Are there Vardies, Mouthies, Fordies, or even Lewies? Granted, there are Yalies (George Bush comes to mind). “ºìÌÒÊÓÆµie” is a lazy word that means everything and nothing. It does not reflect either the seriousness or the joy that are part of being a member of the ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ community. I propose the alternative word Zorg.

—John Cushing ’67

Portland

Editor's Note: Zealous Olde ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Graduate? Zaftig Old ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Granny? Zombie Of ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ oriGin? Acronymous suggestions welcome.