Blog Post
JodiSansone
3 months agoCommunity Member
Tressed to Impress
Demo: https://jodisdemos.s3.amazonaws.com/468+Tressed/story.html
Sometimes I'm amazed at how totally clueless I am about the world. I just learned the meaning of a new word five days ago, so now you have to learn it too. :) I thought this word was a family's last name (like Milton) or a dessert holder (like ramekin), or maybe a James Bond villain (like Safin). And once I learned the word (from a server at a restaurant) my first thought was "Oh, great. Now I know what to do for Challenge #468!" Drag/drop is a couple slides in and I did a keystroke alternative. Don't look at it if you might be offended by discussions of body hair.
Demo: https://jodisdemos.s3.amazonaws.com/468+Tressed/story.html
Sometimes I'm amazed at how totally clueless I am about the world. I just learned the meaning of a new word five days ago, so now you have to learn it too. :) I thought this word was a family's last name (like Milton) or a dessert holder (like ramekin), or maybe a James Bond villain (like Safin). And once I learned the word (from a server at a restaurant) my first thought was "Oh, great. Now I know what to do for Challenge #468!" Drag/drop is a couple slides in and I did a keystroke alternative. Don't look at it if you might be offended by discussions of body hair.
- ThierryEMMANUEL3 months agoCommunity MemberAbsolutely fascinating, Jodi. I'd never heard of it, or paid any attention to it. This discovery brightened my day. Strangely enough, I had trouble finding a French synonime. Lots of similar expressions, mostly based on the equivalent you put on your head, but no specific "name". The Wikipedia page shows a photo of one with a lamp. This opens up new perspectives... Your drag-and-drop will go down in history, that's for sure.
- NicholeCodri6043 months agoCommunity MemberOMG that's hilarious and news to me! Great interaction and I love how you ended it ;-)
- Ron_Katz3 months agoCommunity MemberA morning DJ I used to listen to in the SF Bay Area was always talking about merkins. So, I get the reference. People with medical conditions sometimes want to appear "normal". If there is a need, there will always be a product.
- PhezuluDhlod9193 months agoCommunity MemberJodi, throughout the learning experience l was in utter shock and could not even manage to escape the learning experience till I completed it. Good work as always.
- NickRussell3 months agoCommunity MemberFascinating Jodi.
I am reminded of the possibly apocryphal story that John Ruskin fainted on his wedding night at the sight of his wife's nether topiary. Maybe she was wearing a merkin.
On a serious note it always pains me to think of all those innocent wives throughout history who contracted venereal disease from their philandering husbands. So many untold tales of misery. - JodiSansone3 months agoCommunity MemberThank you all for the kind comments. I still wonder why I was so clueless about this word until last week. "Nether Topiary" is a wonderful euphemism, Nick. If anyone is ever in Sedona, AZ I'd be happy to host a wine tasting at the Merkin Vineyard. They have a couple quirky brands, and my favorite is called Chupacabra. I hope I get t work that concept into a demo some day! :) Have a great week!
- CydWalker_mwhc2 months agoCommunity MemberThis is great Jodi! Learned something new. And I'm a big follower of wine so if I'm in Sedona, will definitely reach out for a tasting with you!