Selfie-isms: When Words Take a Selfie: 101 Words, Phrases, and Snippets That Point to Themselves / Scudder Meier

Can words take a selfie? You bet they can!

This book serves up a smorgasbord of fun, thought-provoking "selfie-isms"--words, phrases, and snippets of conversation that point to themselves in an ironic or comical way, just as we do with a camera when taking a selfie. Packed with witty, whimsical wordplay, Selfie-isms: When Words Take a Selfie is sure to delight casual readers and wordsmiths alike. The book showcases 101 selfie-isms in bite-size portions, so you can enjoy a few any time you want a quick brain tease or humor break. When you've read a few, you'll want more!

Limited edition autographed by author

This autographed first-edition digital version is available for a limited time! In this edition, the author's autograph appears at the end of the "About the Author" page.

What's a selfie-ism?

A selfie-ism is a word, phrase, etc., that refers to itself, usually in a way that makes you laugh. Words are funny creatures. A word can describe itself, and sometimes a word is what it describes. The word ostentatious, for example, refers to something showy or pretentious, something meant to draw attention. But it's a pretty pretentious word and seems tailor-made to draw attention. Ostentatious is a very ostentatious word! It points to itself; it's a selfie-ism. Here's an interesting twist: a phrase can do the opposite of its meaning. That's an inverse selfie-ism. For instance, imagine someone shouting, "I am NOT SHOUTING!" Those are two brief examples. Have a peek inside the book for more!