Acronym of the Year - Already
FAFO
Today, the temperature rose several degrees (many more in Fahrenheit) and I have another excuse for not blogging. I couldn't resist doing this post, however, since I can be the second person, early in this new year, to suggest that at year-end, FAFO will be the acronym that will best summarize all of 2026.
The person who called FAFO to my attention is Professor McWhorter and I am pleased to be able to agree with someone, something perhaps we should all try this year. Here is what he said and he is a linguist - and he is also black since apparently we are still supposed to be concerned about such things.
"My bet is that we will hear a lot about the FAFO doctrine this year. By December, it will be a contender for a spot on my list of the most important words of 2026."
I will not bother to define the acronym. You will learn what it means soon enough.

Source:
"The Normalization oF 'FAFO' Might Be Good For English," John McWhorter, The New York Times, Jan.8, 2026.
(HINT - Hesgeth is involved for those of you who are baffled.)
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