The PopSense Vernacular: Mephitic

- Stelios Phili and Jeff Luppino-Esposito
mephitic \muh-FIT-ik\, adjective:
1. Offensive to the smell
- The mephitic aromas emanating from the state of New Jersey confirm its nickname as the 'armpit' of America and help to draw together some loose ends when analyzing the story of Bette Midler's conception.
- Roseanne + Colonel Sanders + bucket of sushi flavored lubricant = Mephitic.
The Chronicles of Derrick and Becky
Oh my good Lord, Derrick! What is that mephitic odor coming from the kitchen??
Well, ya see, Becky, I just felt that if you wanted to give everything a more 'rustic' 1930's look, I thought 'why not make this all a bit more authentic by setting up a wooden rocking chair and placing my late grandmother's remains on it'. Look-- she's smiling!
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