Blog entry #45
Quirky | Quipu
Quirky
I think the credit for most of the words being classified as my favourite goes to TBBT and Young Sheldon. Sheldon is always termed 'quirky', a stereotype for... a lot of things, actually. A nerd, a theoretical physicist with multiple degrees and a PhD, OCD for…again, a lot of things, a germaphobe, and supposedly a person lacking feelings, at least in the first three seasons. Synonymous to whimsical and idiosyncratic, this word need not always be seen in a negative light. I personally feel it’s a good thing to have a few quirky habits, as long as it's "no harm, no foul".
Quipu
Thanks to Young Sheldon, I now know that this word, aka khipu, refers to a method used by the Incas and other ancient Andean cultures to keep records and communicate information. As per the official definition, in the absence of an alphabetic writing system, this simple and highly portable device achieved a surprising degree of precision and flexibility. I am beginning to become fascinated with ancient forms of so-called technology, i.e. communication devices, modes of transport, and war strategies (that escalated quickly!). Plus, this word sounds cute.
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