Harp Talk

A quick breakdown of what we say, and what it means.

"Losing control of my face": <loo`sing kun`troll`of`my`fay`s>>
      Coined by Jordana. A statement that expresses incredible amounts of emotion, usually anger, such that the person's sense of social propriety is abandoned, and their face portrays said rage. Later definitions expand the emotional palette to include extreme happiness, and confusion.
   
     ex: When that woman came up to me and told me that she hated animals and never wanted pets, I lost control of my face.
           When I saw Paris for the first time at night, I lost control of my face.

"totes": <toe`ts>
     1. An abbreviation of the word totally, a new generation term that all the "young kids" are saying, and Maria's vain attempt to pretend that she is hip with the lingo.
     2. Plural of tote bag, a large open bag used for shopping.

     Ex:
   J: So would you agree with my proposal for xyz? Also, did you bring my tote bags, M?
   R & C: Yes, Jordana, your xyz proposal sounds great. Your suggestion is brilliant, and I appreciate the nuance and depth with which you articulate your arguments.  
   M: Totes, J. Also, yes, I totes brought the totes.



"Swear-knitting": <s`wear`nit`ting>
     The phenomenon of swearing while knitting in the band-van, particularly when taking out stitches that are deemed not perfect enough. Usually in the form of a stream of consciousness and creative flourish of words, spoken so that everybody in the van (and in nearby cars) can hear.

     Ex:
   R's square seems to be coming along beautifully- we haven't heard a peep out of her in a half hour!
   R: @#%$!!!