TINAWA: "Ironical"

The English language is under constant, full-blown attack. This is an increasingly dumbed down world in which people revel in being ignorant and uncultured. Where bad spelling and grammar were once the domain of the dyslexic or the suitably embarrassed, either of which was understandable, now the inability to spell or construct sentences properly is a badge of honour.

Typos and mistakes made in a rush we all make and I can accept, all-out hacking of a language I will not.

Enter my latest category, TINAWA = That Is Not A Word, Asshole.

Call it a rant with a twist.

So, which made up, nonsensical word grates me like George W. Bush opening his mouth?

"IRONICAL"

Huh?



Again and again I hear this gem, which simply must be a non-existent word. If it is one, then what, pray tell, of the word ironic?

Ironical? Nonsensical.

Ignorance is not always bliss, baby.

TINAWA!!!