I wonder, is there a 15th century word meaning a pair of twisted shitbags, bent on destroying the world to further their own twisted ideas about how countries should be organised, how we should treat each other, and how we should all live our lives?
A term that deserves revival. “Partner in crime” lacks the same bite, and “co-conspirator” feels too bureaucratic. Yoke-devil carries weight … shared burden, shared blame. Perfect for history’s great scoundrels and last night’s bad decisions alike.
Gosh, I’m going to find plenty of use for that one! I’m not sure which member of the current US presidency is which vis-a-vis yoke-donning, but suspect they’re all ultimately strapped to the same telezhka.
Foundering (filling with water and about to sink) Floundering (flapping along a muddy bottom) both correct! Without putting too fine a point on it, I hope this ship goes down with all hands 🙏🏻
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This will be well thumbed on Bluesky over the coming weeks…
Today’s Daffy word is “GNUCLEAR”.
You are Donny
May I add I hope it’s “foundering”