Word of the Day: Possumist
02.19.08 by
shane
pos·sum·ist [pos-uh-mist]
noun
- a person who habitually disappears, passes out or feigns death at the nearest sign of trouble.
- a person who consistently pretends ignorance of key critical issues
- an adherent of the doctrine of laissez fair school of project management.
Examples: As a natural possumist, it took all my courage to click the answer button on my cell phone and work the issue through with the client.
See also:
ostrichist noun – a person who buries their head in the sand wishing trouble would just disappear
Perfect photo! Sorta reminds me of Ferris Beuller’s Day Off, if only stress induced catatonic states were viable excuses for missing deadlines.
Ooh. You made my day
I’m not a possumist but I think Eric’s on to something. I have my ostrichist moments. Lord that photo is a great one.
Ostrichist: one who frequently hides on IM.
Interesting and strange. And I’m not just talking about the pictures here. I wonder if the word will seriously catch on. Don’t be too surprised to hear it being used everywhere at once. There are just too many possumists out there and many more bloggers itching to write about them.