Choice Morsel & Bughouse:
Friday got away from me so today you get two slang terms from the 1920s: Choice Morsel and Bughouse (the adjective, not the noun, but you probably figured that out already.) Neither of these are particularly nice terms, but they get the point across without being overly crass.
Choice Morsel: (n) person who can do no wrong (in someone’s eyes, including their own.) Generally used ironically.
Bughouse/buggy/bugs: (adj) crazy, mentally unstable, unpredictable. Eg: “he’s gone bughouse”. Also the root of the nicknames “Bugs” and “Bugsy.” (Yup, that bunny is nuts!)
“His mom thinks he’s a choice morsel, but his ex-wife’ll tell you he’s totally bughouse.”
and casts a negative light on mental illness. On the other hand, I’m fine with “choice morsel” applied to anyone who plainly believes in their own superiority.
Candace Barto says:
I love the history lessons you’re giving with each piece of slang! I also am looking forward to the release of Storm Waters! I would just like to know if you have an order link to your favorite Indy book shop to share, please. I would like to support both you and your favorite seller.
kat_richardson says:
I like any indie bookstore! But, if you want a signed copy, you can order one through Saltwater Bookshop in Kingston WA (10978 NE State Hwy 104, Ste 109, Kingston, WA 98346; Phone: 360 638 6136) before November 23 (because I’ll be there signing books that day and if the order is in before that date, we can make sure you get it personalized and shipped ASAP.)