15 December 2009
what the fun!?

Filed under making it happen

I don’t think anyone has noticed yet, but I am trying to start a word trend! Similar- but a million times better than the notables of the past few years- Paris Hilton’s annoying and vaccuous “That’s hot.” Lame.  Christian Siriano’s combinations of “Fierce tranny hot messes”- not bad, not bad.  And the most recent invention by the insane clown posse that is Tyra Banks- “Smize”. The short form for smiling with your eyes. Crazy.

So anyway, “what the fun!?” It came bubbling out of me about a month ago, right here on this blog. I wanted to use the other ‘what the eff’, but it just seemed tacky, now that I am a mother, especially when it was written right on the page. I’ve been strategically dropping the Fun bomb ever since. Since I can’t help myself from frequently using swears as adjectives, “What the fun!?” is kind of perfect. Friendly, child appropriate, portrays excitement. Everything I could want in a expletive replacement.

Examples for use-

What the fun!?  (you open a Chrismas gift of a Toronto Maple Leafs miniature yet obtusely large replica zamboni)
What the fun is going on in here!?  (you walk in on your cats sleeping)
What the fun is this!? (your Mom makes a delicious dinner)
Who the fun stole my cheeseburger!? (when you’re having lunch with Hamburgler)
How the fun am I supposed to know!? (someone asks you a question you’re too preoccupied to answer)
Where the fun is Maple, Ontario!? (your hubby tells you you’re moving to the suburbs)
As if I give a fun about Tiger Woods!? (you’ve lived on planet Earth for the past couple weeks)

It doesn’t really work for meanness or anger. “Fun you.” “Go fun yourself.” “Fun off.” Which is another reason why it’s great. I would never say those things anyway.

So, dear universe, this is my gift to you,  Christmas 2009. Just putting it out there. 

Try it, you’ll love it! Fingers crossed that it becomes passe and annoying. My life will be complete.

2009-12-15  ::  adrienne