*ahem* I was recently referred to as an "anorak" in the tunes section and I wondered what it meant. My Google search revealed some disturbing results:
Anorak, a term of abuse
A.no.rak noun. [Esk. (Greenland) anoraq] a heavy jacket with a hood.
In the UK this form of coat was worn by all children in the 1970s, but worn now only by socially disfunctional adults who still wear the trousers they wore to school (despite the fact they never covered their ankles even back when they were 14 years old).
also
Train.spo.tting verb. [UK] the activity of recording with pen and paper, the serial numbers from the side of railway locomotives.
Trainspotting was a common childhood pursuit of British children in the post-war period, it comes under that category of hobbies that involve collecting. It is possible to buy books listing the serial numbers of all the railway rolling stock in the country and then check off each one as it is seen. Adults who practice this activity are naturally seen as dull, and immature, because the majority of people find other pursuits more attractive once they have passed the legal age for sex and alcohol.
These two phenomena in British society have given rise to a new use for the term 'anorak' (an article of clothing often worn by 'trainspotters') to mean any dull individual, or someone with a boring hobby. Hence I could be described as a Stone Circle ANORAK.
If you look in the L.L. Bean clothing catalog, an anorak is a nylon jacket with a hood doesn't zip all the way up the front, so you have to pull it on over your head. Seems to have been more popular a few years ago, has kind of a hippy look to it. All these other meanings are new to me!
I guess you could say there are diferent breeds of anorak such as a "Modal Anorak" - don't take much to work that one out.
Anyway I'm familiar with this term but it doesn't get used in my part of the world (oz) because no-one wears anoraks here.
I suppose we are all essentially Session/Tune Anoraks by virtue of our being here!
So, sticks and stones will break my bones but words will.......... confuse me? For what its worth, I don't think of you as a dull person with a boring (ITM?) hobby.... or a nylon jacket for that matter.
Try this link: http://www.anorak.org/
Do you feel more like an ol hulk of a shipwreck? Just trying to help.
I always assumed anorak was an international slang term. Didn't realise it wasn't used in America. I had an anorak which was green red and blue when I was at school in the 80s and I think there are a couple of photos of me in it at my mum's house *cringe*. I also had a parka with elastic in the sleeves and waist. I got it off my older brother who got it off my mum. It was brown and orange and stripey. I also had one of those coats that everyone wore for school in the winter - what were they called? They always had orange quilting inside the hood and a line of fake fur round the hood edge. They were usually navy blue but I think my brother had a brown one which was really good if you were playing star wars and wanted to be a jawa, but it was too big for me because my brother reached 6'3" when he was about 13.
LOL! I think it was the coat itself that was completely lined with bright orange nylon quilting, and the hood had some sort of cheapy fleece stuff inside it. Ahhh I'm feeling all nostalgic thinking about my old coats. I think I gave them away to charity so some homeless person is probably wearing them now. I bet they come back into fashion in the next 5 years or so, the chfthlwoqs I mean.
It is American. To be more specific it is Inuit. It is traditionally made of seal skin, but that's a bit frowned upon these days.
It is simply a pullover outer garment with a hood. The Inuit prefer pullovers because of the climate they live in. A pullover is inherently warmer and more secure than a button or zipper front and can easily be put on or taken off without removing your mittens, which are in turn inherently warmer than gloves.
I read that Americans (US, not eskimos!) wore parkas but not anoraks, when parkas and anoraks were popular in the UK. Is this true? I think I'm becoming an anorak anorak. Is there such a thing?
Anoraks have always been a minority choice here. You can go across huge swaths of the country and never see one. They're most popluar on the northern coasts, with mountaineers (wind seems to find it's way through any type of fastener, baffled or not) and other "woodsy" type people, hence their inclusion in the L.L. Bean catalog.
On the other hand the hooded sweatshirt, or "hoody", is quite popular, and is really nothing more than a mild weather anorak.
An "anorak" is a derogatory term for any person who has an obsessive interest in some subject or hobby etc which is considered to be boring to the general population. This would include such things as train spotting, bird watching, stamp collecting etc. And yes, also an obsessive interest in tunes and the like so it *would* include many people on this site.
It has the claimed that the use of the term originated due to supporters and enthusiasts of "pirate radio stations" in the late sixties/seventies who would come to visit or view the ships and be wearing anoraks. At least, this is what they claim on web sites and books relating to the history of "pirate radio". So, maybe, I could be accused of this myself for reading the damned things!
This is a highly probable explanation but, generally, most people equate "anarok"="boring" . Roy Cropper in Coronatin Street is a typical anorak.
Re the clothing itself. Other forms of jacket or waterproof tops which are made of synthetic material are often referred to as anoraks but they are not the genuine article. This would include some very trendy garments but you'll know the real thing when you see it.
It's not always derogatory Jack, it's often used in a musical taste definition to define people who have a very keen interest in music that isn't in the top 30 pop charts.
If you don't like Take That then you'll probably be described as an anorak by those who haven't heard of the Bothy Band.
I remember early days at a session, before joining, I'd ask the name of any time I liked, made a note. I felt a bit like a train spotted, but then went home and learned the tuned. I think an anorak would have just collected the info for its own sake.
Without being anal, I knew this was an exclusively British term of abuse, where there is a habit of categorising everybody. If you ike traditional music, you're a folkie and assumed to have beard, wear Arran jumpers and live in a coutry cottage with wooden furniture. If you're a member of MENSA, you're a stamp collecting 35 year old virgin bloke, still living at his mum's, etc, etc. The Guinness Book of Records is the anorak's official publication
I struggled out of bed 2 1/2 hours ago, but your mind works better than mine. I don't think you're an anorak, bit of an insomniac maybe. Have a good weekend.
Train spotted Cath.
Sorry, I was away after hearing a huge car wreck outside. After a fender bender, someone tried to escape before the exchange of insurance papers and such. A chase ensued and the one trying to get away was plastered. They crashed into three parked cars -- what a mess. Luckily no one was hurt. The drunk driver will have a hell of a hang-over tomorrow in jail.
Jack - mellow out. Stop being paranoid. We could all be classed as anoraks/geeks etc., but we know we're not. Although used in UK as a term of abuse it is generally done so kindly and lightheartedly....in fact maybe salightly jealously, ie in our context, X may be considered a "real tune anorak" because he knows 10x more tunes than the rest of us!
Stereotypes apart, the anoraks that I know have recordings by the thousand, all on cassette or even reel-to-reel, all indexed, but none converted onto digital.
They are often CAMRA members (real ale) as well as members of model-trains and transport societies (spotters).
Some of them even refuse to go on booze-cruises across to Belguim, because it is "full of foreigners", even though the beer is the best in the world.
Singing spotters are the worst - they have to give you the 10 minute collection history of the song before they start its 40 verses.
That reminds me!!!! I've been asked to get musicians together for this year's CAMRA beer festival in Catford - So, Aidan, Sheila, Danny, Max, Billy, this means you. 10th June.
We did it last year and only drank the cider because we can't stand ales - the cider was a lot stronger than we realised and more than 3 pints turned out to be deadly
Jack: you need to stop worrying about it and get a T-Shirt made: "Kiss my Anorak Butt" with a cartoon of an Eskimo providing a bare ass. Or if you want to privately chortle at others, say it in Gaelic. (^:
I love this site! and you guys! ...just imagine all the sessioneers up around Kunnanurra in Western Australia, Cairns, NSWales and Darwin, NT, sweating about in anoraks. Ach, it takes all sorts I guess...
Most people I know into ITM also have other 'hobbies' and I would describe most of them as Anoraks (including myself) - hands up the secret stamp-collectors etc.
WEAR YOUR ANORAK WITH PRIDE!
(Nods solemnly and sings again)
You play Irish tunes. You skip and jump.
You like to go to fleadhs.
You put on women's clothing
And hang around in bars*.
Hmmmm,
You are probabaly not an anorak due to your Irish music habit but sitting up at 2am on a internet irish music chat line is confirmed anorakish behaviour.
Are you trying to shame me, Jack? I'm quite capable of doing that on my own thankyou. Being dressed as a lady is an immensely liberating experience I'll have you know. Apart from the fact that you're challenging the social constructs of everyday life, it also allows you to ventilate yourself in such a way that would be impossible if you were wearing, say, jeans. I don't suppose that making wafting movements with your skirt is particularly lady-like though. I guess practice makes perfect. I'm off to play with my kitten now, bye.
I'm just being helpful, Dow... I bet you look very fetching in your dress. I'm sure your gastric intestinal troubles provide you with many a Marilyn-Monroe-over-the-subway-vent moments as well.
I'm surprised we haven't had an Inuit (Eskimo) posting by now. Isn't there a special ITM igloo in the far north?
I just had a horrible thought. Someone called you "Anorexic" (eating disorder) and this entire thread was a miscalculation. I wonder if you could ever become an Anorexic Anorak?
Google suggests maybe you mean "ragnarok." It does sound Norse. Or a bad guy from HG Wells or Star Trek? Some of the hits related to online gaming I think.
An anagram for "anarok jack gilder" is "OAKLAND CIGAR JERK." Maybe a good 'un if you smoke! Or "CAJOLING DARK RAKE" if you want something less ostensibly insulting.
Kevin's anagram for "anorak Kevin Rietmann" is "Innovate in rank maker." Also "A karate venom rink inn," "a airman oven rent kink," and "a nirvana knee rim knot." Very appropriate for pipers.
So a Ragnorak is that type of Viking that would be sitting in the long boat with his laptop online posting comments about Norse Traditional Music while his buddies were doing their Viking thing, raping and pillaging everything in sight.
In Australia, such people are known as "tragics".
As in "I'm a session tragic" - although it speaks more of doomed obsession than obsessive fact collecting.
When I first got to Scotland I was asked if I had a kagul. Or if I not had a kagul, as in "Do you not have a kagul (you f@€king stupid antipodean)?" Last bit was unspoken but perfectly clear.
I got one to wear at an open air concert, so then I did not not have a kagul.
You don't hear about kaguls anymore - did anoraks take over?
What is an Anorak?
What is an Anorak?
*ahem* I was recently referred to as an "anorak" in the tunes section and I wondered what it meant. My Google search revealed some disturbing results:
Anorak, a term of abuse
A.no.rak noun. [Esk. (Greenland) anoraq] a heavy jacket with a hood.
In the UK this form of coat was worn by all children in the 1970s, but worn now only by socially disfunctional adults who still wear the trousers they wore to school (despite the fact they never covered their ankles even back when they were 14 years old).
also
Train.spo.tting verb. [UK] the activity of recording with pen and paper, the serial numbers from the side of railway locomotives.
Trainspotting was a common childhood pursuit of British children in the post-war period, it comes under that category of hobbies that involve collecting. It is possible to buy books listing the serial numbers of all the railway rolling stock in the country and then check off each one as it is seen. Adults who practice this activity are naturally seen as dull, and immature, because the majority of people find other pursuits more attractive once they have passed the legal age for sex and alcohol.
These two phenomena in British society have given rise to a new use for the term 'anorak' (an article of clothing often worn by 'trainspotters') to mean any dull individual, or someone with a boring hobby. Hence I could be described as a Stone Circle ANORAK.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
If you look in the L.L. Bean clothing catalog, an anorak is a nylon jacket with a hood doesn't zip all the way up the front, so you have to pull it on over your head. Seems to have been more popular a few years ago, has kind of a hippy look to it. All these other meanings are new to me!
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by AlBrown
Re: What is an Anorak?
I guess you could say there are diferent breeds of anorak such as a "Modal Anorak" - don't take much to work that one out.
Anyway I'm familiar with this term but it doesn't get used in my part of the world (oz) because no-one wears anoraks here.
I suppose we are all essentially Session/Tune Anoraks by virtue of our being here!
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Donough
Re: What is an Anorak?
So, sticks and stones will break my bones but words will.......... confuse me? For what its worth, I don't think of you as a dull person with a boring (ITM?) hobby.... or a nylon jacket for that matter.
Try this link:
http://www.anorak.org/
Do you feel more like an ol hulk of a shipwreck? Just trying to help.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by CeolCairdeas
Re: What is an Anorak?
I always assumed anorak was an international slang term. Didn't realise it wasn't used in America. I had an anorak which was green red and blue when I was at school in the 80s and I think there are a couple of photos of me in it at my mum's house *cringe*. I also had a parka with elastic in the sleeves and waist. I got it off my older brother who got it off my mum. It was brown and orange and stripey. I also had one of those coats that everyone wore for school in the winter - what were they called? They always had orange quilting inside the hood and a line of fake fur round the hood edge. They were usually navy blue but I think my brother had a brown one which was really good if you were playing star wars and wanted to be a jawa, but it was too big for me because my brother reached 6'3" when he was about 13.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Dr. Dow
Re: What is an Anorak?
Dow
I think those coats are called "coats having fur-trimmed hoods lined with orange quilt", or chfthlwoq—pronounced chuf-thloks.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by ∅
Re: What is an Anorak?
LOL! I think it was the coat itself that was completely lined with bright orange nylon quilting, and the hood had some sort of cheapy fleece stuff inside it. Ahhh I'm feeling all nostalgic thinking about my old coats. I think I gave them away to charity so some homeless person is probably wearing them now. I bet they come back into fashion in the next 5 years or so, the chfthlwoqs I mean.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Dr. Dow
Re: What is an Anorak?
"Didn't realise it wasn't used in America."
It is American. To be more specific it is Inuit. It is traditionally made of seal skin, but that's a bit frowned upon these days.
It is simply a pullover outer garment with a hood. The Inuit prefer pullovers because of the climate they live in. A pullover is inherently warmer and more secure than a button or zipper front and can easily be put on or taken off without removing your mittens, which are in turn inherently warmer than gloves.
KFG
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by KFG
Re: What is an Anorak?
As a slang term I meant.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Dr. Dow
Re: What is an Anorak?
What do you call someone who refuses to eat until they're able to check off the final entry in their last railway rolling stock book?
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by ∅
Re: What is an Anorak?
"As a slang term I meant."
Ah. No. I've never heard it used as meaning anything other than the garment over here.
KFG
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by KFG
Re: What is an Anorak?
I read that Americans (US, not eskimos!) wore parkas but not anoraks, when parkas and anoraks were popular in the UK. Is this true? I think I'm becoming an anorak anorak. Is there such a thing?
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Dr. Dow
Re: What is an Anorak?
Anoraks have always been a minority choice here. You can go across huge swaths of the country and never see one. They're most popluar on the northern coasts, with mountaineers (wind seems to find it's way through any type of fastener, baffled or not) and other "woodsy" type people, hence their inclusion in the L.L. Bean catalog.
On the other hand the hooded sweatshirt, or "hoody", is quite popular, and is really nothing more than a mild weather anorak.
KFG
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by KFG
Re: What is an Anorak?
anoraks are super geeks- but hang if we're being super obsessive about ITM then are we/......... nah course not
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Kelpie
Re: What is an Anorak?
Snorkels, that's it! Thanks, now I'll be able to sleep tonight.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Dr. Dow
Re: What is an Anorak?
An "anorak" is a derogatory term for any person who has an obsessive interest in some subject or hobby etc which is considered to be boring to the general population. This would include such things as train spotting, bird watching, stamp collecting etc. And yes, also an obsessive interest in tunes and the like so it *would* include many people on this site.
It has the claimed that the use of the term originated due to supporters and enthusiasts of "pirate radio stations" in the late sixties/seventies who would come to visit or view the ships and be wearing anoraks. At least, this is what they claim on web sites and books relating to the history of "pirate radio". So, maybe, I could be accused of this myself for reading the damned things!
This is a highly probable explanation but, generally, most people equate "anarok"="boring" . Roy Cropper in Coronatin Street is a typical anorak.
Re the clothing itself. Other forms of jacket or waterproof tops which are made of synthetic material are often referred to as anoraks but they are not the genuine article. This would include some very trendy garments but you'll know the real thing when you see it.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Johnny Jay
I'm an anorak?
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
Be proud !
It's not always derogatory Jack, it's often used in a musical taste definition to define people who have a very keen interest in music that isn't in the top 30 pop charts.
If you don't like Take That then you'll probably be described as an anorak by those who haven't heard of the Bothy Band.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by BegF
Re: What is an Anorak?
I remember early days at a session, before joining, I'd ask the name of any time I liked, made a note. I felt a bit like a train spotted, but then went home and learned the tuned. I think an anorak would have just collected the info for its own sake.
Without being anal, I knew this was an exclusively British term of abuse, where there is a habit of categorising everybody. If you ike traditional music, you're a folkie and assumed to have beard, wear Arran jumpers and live in a coutry cottage with wooden furniture. If you're a member of MENSA, you're a stamp collecting 35 year old virgin bloke, still living at his mum's, etc, etc. The Guinness Book of Records is the anorak's official publication
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Cath
Re: What is an Anorak?
any 'tune' not 'time' I liked... (must proof read better or will turn into MG)
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Cath
Re: What is an Anorak?
Hmmm... maybe I am then...
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
train spotter, not spotted (jesus what's wrong here)
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Cath
Re: What is an Anorak?
What, stamp albums and no girl friend Jack?????
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Cath
Re: What is an Anorak?
"jesus what's wrong here" This might be a good topic for a new thread!
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
I like the spotted train idea.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
Jack, how late in the night is it for you?
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Cath
Re: What is an Anorak?
zzzZZZzzzzZZzzzzZZZZZzzzzz
Almost 2am
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Phantom Button
I'm just after getting home from playing a set dance.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Phantom Button
While you were sleeping I was busy at work sacrificing my fingers to a gaggle of set dance anoraks. (Hey, I used a new word)
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
I struggled out of bed 2 1/2 hours ago, but your mind works better than mine. I don't think you're an anorak, bit of an insomniac maybe. Have a good weekend.
Train spotted Cath.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Cath
Re: What is an Anorak?
anorak = nerd/geek
Jack, don't forget - geeks are sort of trendy these days....
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Conán McDonnell
Re: What is an Anorak?
Hahahaha... right
Sorry, I was away after hearing a huge car wreck outside. After a fender bender, someone tried to escape before the exchange of insurance papers and such. A chase ensued and the one trying to get away was plastered. They crashed into three parked cars -- what a mess. Luckily no one was hurt. The drunk driver will have a hell of a hang-over tomorrow in jail.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
Jack - mellow out. Stop being paranoid. We could all be classed as anoraks/geeks etc., but we know we're not. Although used in UK as a term of abuse it is generally done so kindly and lightheartedly....in fact maybe salightly jealously, ie in our context, X may be considered a "real tune anorak" because he knows 10x more tunes than the rest of us!
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Rudall the time
Re: What is an Anorak?
I'm a paraniod anorack?!!!
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
Us anoraks got to stick together, Jack !
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Kenny
Re: What is an Anorak?
Are you a paranoid anorak too, Kenny?
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
Do you know where I could buy a designer anorak?
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Cath
Re: What is an Anorak?
I'm too scared to answer that Jack [ THEY might be reading this ].
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Kenny
Re: What is an Anorak?
Stereotypes apart, the anoraks that I know have recordings by the thousand, all on cassette or even reel-to-reel, all indexed, but none converted onto digital.
They are often CAMRA members (real ale) as well as members of model-trains and transport societies (spotters).
Some of them even refuse to go on booze-cruises across to Belguim, because it is "full of foreigners", even though the beer is the best in the world.
Singing spotters are the worst - they have to give you the 10 minute collection history of the song before they start its 40 verses.
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by geoffwright
Re: What is an Anorak?
That reminds me!!!! I've been asked to get musicians together for this year's CAMRA beer festival in Catford - So, Aidan, Sheila, Danny, Max, Billy, this means you. 10th June.
We did it last year and only drank the cider because we can't stand ales - the cider was a lot stronger than we realised and more than 3 pints turned out to be deadly
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Cath
Re: What is an Anorak?
Jack: you need to stop worrying about it and get a T-Shirt made: "Kiss my Anorak Butt" with a cartoon of an Eskimo providing a bare ass. Or if you want to privately chortle at others, say it in Gaelic. (^:
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by CeolCairdeas
Re: What is an Anorak?
Unlike Australia New Zealand is full of anoraks and proud of it. Other sub genres include scarfies and stickmen (students).
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Patkiwi
Re: What is an Anorak?
I love this site! and you guys! ...just imagine all the sessioneers up around Kunnanurra in Western Australia, Cairns, NSWales and Darwin, NT, sweating about in anoraks. Ach, it takes all sorts I guess...
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Rudall the time
Re: What is an Anorak?
...or imagine the Sex Pistols singing....
I ---- AM-----AN-----ANORAK-----eh......
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by Rudall the time
Re: What is an Anorak?
*Splutter!*
Thanks, Danny, now I have water all over my screen. ;)
(Note to self: must go home and relive my foolish youth.)
# Posted on April 29th 2005 by sara g
Re: What is an Anorak?
Most people I know into ITM also have other 'hobbies' and I would describe most of them as Anoraks (including myself) - hands up the secret stamp-collectors etc.
WEAR YOUR ANORAK WITH PRIDE!
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by The Archivist
Re: What is an Anorak?
(sings) I'm an Anorak and I'm ok... I work all night, I sleep all day...
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
(sings) You play Irish tunes. You skip and jump.
You like to press wild flowers.
You put on women's clothing
And hang around in bars.
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Dr. Dow
Re: What is an Anorak?
Uh, Dow... you have to change more of the words... try again
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
(Nods solemnly and sings again)
You play Irish tunes. You skip and jump.
You like to go to fleadhs.
You put on women's clothing
And hang around in bars*.
*To be sung in a non-rhotic English accent
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Dr. Dow
Re: What is an Anorak?
Hey, in cyberspace I can sing! I like it here.
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Dr. Dow
Re: What is an Anorak?
You are really stuck on the dressing up in women's clothing bit, Dow. Perhaps you should seek some professional Psychiatric help with this fixation.
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
Hmmmm,
You are probabaly not an anorak due to your Irish music habit but sitting up at 2am on a internet irish music chat line is confirmed anorakish behaviour.
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by jeandegingins
Re: What is an Anorak?
I write out reels, I write out jigs
some hornpipes and a waltz
I put them in a notebook
make sure the names aren't false
I'm an Anorak and I'm ok... I work all night, I sleep all day...
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
Are you trying to shame me, Jack? I'm quite capable of doing that on my own thankyou. Being dressed as a lady is an immensely liberating experience I'll have you know. Apart from the fact that you're challenging the social constructs of everyday life, it also allows you to ventilate yourself in such a way that would be impossible if you were wearing, say, jeans. I don't suppose that making wafting movements with your skirt is particularly lady-like though. I guess practice makes perfect. I'm off to play with my kitten now, bye.
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Dr. Dow
Re: What is an Anorak?
I'm just being helpful, Dow... I bet you look very fetching in your dress. I'm sure your gastric intestinal troubles provide you with many a Marilyn-Monroe-over-the-subway-vent moments as well.
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
"He plays the flute, the whistle too,
He tries to play "The Bucks".
He also plays an Anglo,
Because the English sucks"............
Altogether, now....."He's an Anorak, and he's OK............"
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Kenny
Re: What is an Anorak?
(Imagine me in my anorak opening my notebook to a page entitled "online friends and enemies" and putting a big black mark next to "Kenny Hadden")
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Dr. Dow
Re: What is an Anorak?
Paranoid.........moi ?
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Kenny
Re: What is an Anorak?
Hahahahahahahahahaha
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
I'm surprised we haven't had an Inuit (Eskimo) posting by now. Isn't there a special ITM igloo in the far north?
I just had a horrible thought. Someone called you "Anorexic" (eating disorder) and this entire thread was a miscalculation. I wonder if you could ever become an Anorexic Anorak?
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by CeolCairdeas
Re: What is an Anorak?
# Posted on April 30th 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
Google suggests maybe you mean "ragnarok." It does sound Norse. Or a bad guy from HG Wells or Star Trek? Some of the hits related to online gaming I think.
An anagram for "anarok jack gilder" is "OAKLAND CIGAR JERK." Maybe a good 'un if you smoke! Or "CAJOLING DARK RAKE" if you want something less ostensibly insulting.
# Posted on May 1st 2005 by KLR
Re: What is an Anorak?
Kevin's anagram for "anorak Kevin Rietmann" is "Innovate in rank maker." Also "A karate venom rink inn," "a airman oven rent kink," and "a nirvana knee rim knot." Very appropriate for pipers.
# Posted on May 1st 2005 by Phantom Button
Re: What is an Anorak?
So a Ragnorak is that type of Viking that would be sitting in the long boat with his laptop online posting comments about Norse Traditional Music while his buddies were doing their Viking thing, raping and pillaging everything in sight.
# Posted on May 2nd 2005 by CeolCairdeas
Re: What is an Anorak?
You can't wear an anorak in Kununurra Danny.
In Australia, such people are known as "tragics".
As in "I'm a session tragic" - although it speaks more of doomed obsession than obsessive fact collecting.
When I first got to Scotland I was asked if I had a kagul. Or if I not had a kagul, as in "Do you not have a kagul (you f@€king stupid antipodean)?" Last bit was unspoken but perfectly clear.
I got one to wear at an open air concert, so then I did not not have a kagul.
You don't hear about kaguls anymore - did anoraks take over?
# Posted on May 2nd 2005 by Bren
Re: What is an Anorak?
naff clothing, worn by naff people, following naff hobbies and pursuits!!
simple really
magus
# Posted on May 7th 2005 by magusrelax