TheBanyanTree: linguistic paradox (of omniscience)

[Theta Brentnall]

Janice wrote about linguistic paradoxes (paradoxi??),  so when I read the 
following, I thought I would share it with all of us verbal philosophers in 
the tree:


Coyotus Interruptus: A momentary suspension of the law of gravity, usually 
accompanied by the sudden realization of impending gravitational 
acceleration. The term is derived from the name of its discoverer, Wile E. 
Coyote (Carnivorous vulgaris), who often observed the phenomenon when, in 
pursuit of Road Runner (Accelerati incredibilis), he was propelled at high 
velocity from a precipice of sedimentary rock by an apparatus of his own 
contrivance or by a commercial product, such as Fleet-Foot Jet-Propelled 
Tennis Shoes (ACME, Inc).

-- One of the 10 winning entries in New Scientist's neologism contest.

That's at least as profound as Barrows' expoundings.

Theta