The latest word being used in social media to describe SHITHOLE and company is “weird”. Although that word seems appropriate on the surface, I feel it’s too nice a word to use for that bunch.

When I hear the word “weird” I first associate it with Al Yankovic, who is a decent guy and not even remotely associated with SHITHOLE. Al was given the moniker “weird” when he was first creating music because his music was different and clever. He embraced the word and when you say “Weird Al”, people know exactly who you’re talking about.

Growing up “weird” was the introvert kid in the class who preferred chess over recess. The Muppet Gonzo the Great is considered a “weirdo” because nobody really knows what he is. He willingly blasts himself out of canyons or jumps through hoops of fire without batting an eye. He is a loveable character and is far from being a SHITHOLE.

As a child I was called “weird” by peers because I wore thick glasses due to having had cataracts when I was three. And being called “weird” as a child does not bode well for the self-esteem of a child.

I know the use of the word “weird” is bothering SHITHOLE and company. Which is great. But there are a slew of much better synonyms that mean the same thing as “weird”, if not more extreme, with deeper meaning and sound more sophisticated. Words such as:

• bizzare
• offbeat
• outlandish (my fave)
• eccentric
• unconventional
• unorthodox
• idiosyncratic
• surreal
• crazy (as many of them are)
• absurd (can’t get much more absurd than constantly talking about Hannibal Lecter)
• grotesque
• peculiar (SHITHOLE IS VERY PECULIAR; SHITHOLE 2 IS ALSO)
• odd (simple but fun)
• strange (almost as simple as weird)
• queer (yes, it means something other than slang for “gay”)
• cranky (SHITHOLE all the way!)
• freakish (SHITHOLE 2 fits in this category–COUCH anyone?)
• insane (the very DEFINITION of SHITHOLE!)
• zany (good one!)
• madcap (this describes SHITHOLE’S whole campaign and his past administration!)
• off-center
• unusual
• far out (yes, VERY far out! This one’s good for MTG!)
• alternative (remember alternate facts?)
• and the French word outre which means “unusual and startling”–which that whole bunch is

On the other hand, maybe it’s best to stick with “weird”. After all, the SHITHOLE bunch are not very well-read and they may get confused by some of these bigger words. Although I do think I will start using “outlandish”, “zany” and “insane” to describe SHITHOLE during his next pep rally.