WORD OF THE MONTH

Irritainment -

A television program, movie or radio show, whose entertainment value lies only in the severe irritation it creates in its audience.

 

Tom: Dude! Is that 30-minute Meals?

 

Tim: I can’t help myself. It’s part of my nightly Irritainment Marathon. First, Dr. Phil, then Jerry Springer, and for the grand finale, Rachel Ray. By the top of the hour, I’ll be so irritained that I might claw my eyes out and jab these ice picks into my ears!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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January 2008 - Issue #3