Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Best Ridgefield vocabulary?

So, social life in Ridgefield gave rise to just an embarrassment of riches in terms of linguistic innovation. Let me give some of my favorite Ridgefield-isms and then you all, dirt and non-dirt alike, can follow suit.

  • 3.2 = an expression for any short period of time ("Dude, don't worry, I'll be at the Sportman in like 3.2"); likely origin: Matt Glover
  • Poop butt patty = a general expression of disdain; likely origin: Joe "JMFC" Chicks
  • Nirva = short for "Nirvana," as in the band; origin: Joe Chicks
  • Hum babe = if you don't know this, you don't belong on this site

Best Ridgefield nickname?

Unfortunately, I wanted to set up a system whereby anyone could post their own stories, but that won't be possible. Instead, I'll make postings concerning specific things and see what kind of response I get. First, I'd like to get a list of classic Ridgefield nicknames. I'll throw out a few of my favorites:

Nick "Poop" Johnson
Teri "Diesel" Emery
Greg "Blade" Gertsen
Ryan "Fish" Fandell
Jake "Swentey/Swine" Spagnolo

Any others that you guys can think of?