Glomp is a term coined by North American otaku, used to describe a form of physical greeting, videlicet a bear hug or tackle followed by latching on tightly but not to a malicious or injurious extent. It has since expanded into slang amongst English-speaking otaku, primarily on IRC, chat rooms, and Internet forums as an extended form of greeting. Columnist Tamara Lush describes "glomp" as "an Anime word for big hug".
The glomp is sometimes performed with a running start, evocative of a pounce. Recipients may at times lose their balance due to an underestimation of the potential force of their friend's affectionate gesture. Some find the practice irritating or undesirable, especially when they are targeted from the rear.
Origins
The origins of the term are unknown. Some believe that the word is mimetic, in an imitation of gitaigo. The referent may be a hug or large bite. Grab, Latch On, Maintain Pressure is a possible acronym or backronym. It may simply be an extrusion of the English verb "glom" which means to seize or latch on, perhaps through synthesis with "jump" or "clamp". Another possible origin is the anime Ranma ½, as a sound reminiscent of the word is heard in one episode. Viz has used "glomp" as a sound effect associated with affectionate embraces repeatedly in its English translation of the Ranma ½ manga, which dates back to 1992, as well. Yet another possibility is that the word was a spontaneous creation of anime fans, demonstrating how rapidly internet culture can spread.
Internet usage
During online chat sessions or in forums, "cyberglomping" (ie, typing ) has become a sense of common behavior, often embellished in various fashions.
The glomp is sometimes performed with a running start, evocative of a pounce. Recipients may at times lose their balance due to an underestimation of the potential force of their friend's affectionate gesture. Some find the practice irritating or undesirable, especially when they are targeted from the rear.
Origins
The origins of the term are unknown. Some believe that the word is mimetic, in an imitation of gitaigo. The referent may be a hug or large bite. Grab, Latch On, Maintain Pressure is a possible acronym or backronym. It may simply be an extrusion of the English verb "glom" which means to seize or latch on, perhaps through synthesis with "jump" or "clamp". Another possible origin is the anime Ranma ½, as a sound reminiscent of the word is heard in one episode. Viz has used "glomp" as a sound effect associated with affectionate embraces repeatedly in its English translation of the Ranma ½ manga, which dates back to 1992, as well. Yet another possibility is that the word was a spontaneous creation of anime fans, demonstrating how rapidly internet culture can spread.
Internet usage
During online chat sessions or in forums, "cyberglomping" (ie, typing
Holden Young (born Erik Holden Sproul
June 16, 1982) is a singer/songwriter from Maine.
He has released two independent compact discs: his debut Not Much and Everything featuring members of Karl Denson's Tiny Universe and Nashville's Musik Mafia, and his latest releaseSteps To The Top with his band the Holden Young Trio(HY3).
Biography
Growing up in Maine, Young knew the world as a beautiful place, meant to be preserved. He has since moved through Boston (where he graduated from Berklee College of Music), Nashville (recorded first album in 2005, Not Much & Everything) & currently resides in Boulder, Colorado. With 15 years of guitar study alongside 6 years of piano & 2 years studying world rhythms & percussion, Holden Young has a very unique style not to be missed.
Press Quotes
Power Trio’s ‘Really Funky’ Sound Proves Irresistible By Grace Hammond (6/20/07- Jackson Hole News & Guide, WY)
“Funky. No. Scratch that. Really Funky”
“Pete Muldoon, booking manager at 43 North . . .was attracted to the band’s “fresh sound” and the fact that it plays mostly original music, a kind of performance (He) feels Jackson residents don’t see enough.”
“Dancing is highly recommended.”
For the Love of Even More Music By David Caddell (June 2006- Steamboat Local- CO)
“Even as Holden Young explores the outer limits of sonic space, this recording remains appealing accessible to anyone who enjoys music.”
A Time and Space for Music By Allison Plean (11/3/06 Steamboat Pilot and Today- CO)
“ ‘I want some sort of message that you can grab on to . . . loud rock ‘n’ roll funk with a positive message about being good to yourself so you can be good to other people.’ “
“ ‘Music is in every aspect of life . . . It’s something to listen to and to elevate yourself, whether it’s cleaning the house, making breakfast or sitting around drinking a beer.”
Holden Young Trio By Margaret Hair (10/5/07- Steamboat Pilot and Today- CO)
“Before setting out for shows scheduled in Chicago and New York, the trio worked . . . a 12-hour session to get the rhythm tracks done fore the record’s slightly jammy, but more song-driven feel.”
Music Matters- The Holden Young Trio playing the Forest Queen By Chris Kelly (2/2/07- Crested Butte CO)
“’We are an exciting, upbeat band with positive lyrics and a good groove to dance to, with some introspection on the side.’”
“The result was a lively collection of all original music that includes acoustic, reggae, funk and an improvisational jam.”
Discography
Albums
* 2005: Not Much and Everything (independent release)
* 2007: Steps To The Top (independent release)
June 16, 1982) is a singer/songwriter from Maine.
He has released two independent compact discs: his debut Not Much and Everything featuring members of Karl Denson's Tiny Universe and Nashville's Musik Mafia, and his latest releaseSteps To The Top with his band the Holden Young Trio(HY3).
Biography
Growing up in Maine, Young knew the world as a beautiful place, meant to be preserved. He has since moved through Boston (where he graduated from Berklee College of Music), Nashville (recorded first album in 2005, Not Much & Everything) & currently resides in Boulder, Colorado. With 15 years of guitar study alongside 6 years of piano & 2 years studying world rhythms & percussion, Holden Young has a very unique style not to be missed.
Press Quotes
Power Trio’s ‘Really Funky’ Sound Proves Irresistible By Grace Hammond (6/20/07- Jackson Hole News & Guide, WY)
“Funky. No. Scratch that. Really Funky”
“Pete Muldoon, booking manager at 43 North . . .was attracted to the band’s “fresh sound” and the fact that it plays mostly original music, a kind of performance (He) feels Jackson residents don’t see enough.”
“Dancing is highly recommended.”
For the Love of Even More Music By David Caddell (June 2006- Steamboat Local- CO)
“Even as Holden Young explores the outer limits of sonic space, this recording remains appealing accessible to anyone who enjoys music.”
A Time and Space for Music By Allison Plean (11/3/06 Steamboat Pilot and Today- CO)
“ ‘I want some sort of message that you can grab on to . . . loud rock ‘n’ roll funk with a positive message about being good to yourself so you can be good to other people.’ “
“ ‘Music is in every aspect of life . . . It’s something to listen to and to elevate yourself, whether it’s cleaning the house, making breakfast or sitting around drinking a beer.”
Holden Young Trio By Margaret Hair (10/5/07- Steamboat Pilot and Today- CO)
“Before setting out for shows scheduled in Chicago and New York, the trio worked . . . a 12-hour session to get the rhythm tracks done fore the record’s slightly jammy, but more song-driven feel.”
Music Matters- The Holden Young Trio playing the Forest Queen By Chris Kelly (2/2/07- Crested Butte CO)
“’We are an exciting, upbeat band with positive lyrics and a good groove to dance to, with some introspection on the side.’”
“The result was a lively collection of all original music that includes acoustic, reggae, funk and an improvisational jam.”
Discography
Albums
* 2005: Not Much and Everything (independent release)
* 2007: Steps To The Top (independent release)
Jo Bingham was born on February 4 1972 in London, England. She was trained in dance at Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts in Sidcup, where she appeared in their production of Godspell (as Joanna). Since then, she has appeared in many plays, such as Grease, Jesus Christ Superstar, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Annie, The Wizard of Oz and The Millennium Show, but she is most well known for her role as Etcetera, the crazy screaming kitten, in the 1998 movie production of Cats. She has also appeared in various New London performances as Etcetera, Rumpleteazer, and Demeter.
Bumperactive is a make-your-own-bumper-sticker ecommerce web site and pop culture blog. The site offers small-batch custom bumper stickers in two sizes, 3-inch by 11-inch "bumper" stickers and 5-inch by 5-inch "window" stickers, with no minimum quantity to purchase. Users can create stickers through Bumperactive's online StickerMaker tool, or upload their own graphics file; the company then prints and mails the stickers within four days. Each sticker customers create and order is automatically added to the Bumperactive catalog, where others may also purchase it. A 22 percent share of the revenue from catalog sales is awarded to the original sticker designer, or to a cause or charity he or she designates. Currently, there are more than 700 sticker designs in the catalog.
The site's motto is "Welcome to the Marketplace of Ideas." Accordingly, Bumperactive also includes a running ranking of each bumper sticker's total copies sold and number of unique buyers so that visitors may view the relative popularity of various bumper stickers. Bumperactive further claims to be the "only make-a-sticker site on the 'net integrating the Creative Commons licenses," enabling sticker creators to select terms of use for their designs that are less restrictive than traditional copyright.
Unique Sticker Design
Bumperactive's bumper stickers are unique in that they prominently display the site's web address at the bottom. The logo bubble breaks the plane of the bottom edge of the sticker, resulting in a distinctive silhouette. Some sticker aficionados view the bubble as an unsightly intrusion upon the underlying sticker. However, Bumperactive views the bubble as a "radical design innovation" that "completes the loop between the actual- and information- superhighways of the world." According to the company, the logo bubble informs people where they can purchase their own copy of the design, facilitating the dispersion of the sticker designer's message in a viral fashion.
Sticker Production Process
Bumperactive prints its stickers on demand using the VersaCAMM SP-300 Roland digital-ink jet printer, on Oracal 3651 adhesive backed vinyl. Unlike screen printing, the traditional method of bumper sticker manufacture, digital inkjet printing allows the printing of unlimited colors at no added cost and even photo images. The company guarantees all stickers against the effects of fading and weathering for two years.
Notable Bumper Stickers
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Bumperactive is the "official bumper sticker provider" of the Crawford Peace House, World Chess Boxing Organisation and OneWebDay. While these "official stickers" are included in the Bumperactive catalog, they include the respective organization's web address in the logo bubble, not Bumperactive. In March 2006 Bumperactive also commissioned a series of seven bumper sticker designs from science fiction author Bruce Sterling, accompanied by an email interview with Sterling.
Bumperactive was founded in 2002 by Kyle Johnson, a former reporter for the Austin American-Statesman and The Christian Science Monitor who lives in Austin, Texas.
The site's motto is "Welcome to the Marketplace of Ideas." Accordingly, Bumperactive also includes a running ranking of each bumper sticker's total copies sold and number of unique buyers so that visitors may view the relative popularity of various bumper stickers. Bumperactive further claims to be the "only make-a-sticker site on the 'net integrating the Creative Commons licenses," enabling sticker creators to select terms of use for their designs that are less restrictive than traditional copyright.
Unique Sticker Design
Bumperactive's bumper stickers are unique in that they prominently display the site's web address at the bottom. The logo bubble breaks the plane of the bottom edge of the sticker, resulting in a distinctive silhouette. Some sticker aficionados view the bubble as an unsightly intrusion upon the underlying sticker. However, Bumperactive views the bubble as a "radical design innovation" that "completes the loop between the actual- and information- superhighways of the world." According to the company, the logo bubble informs people where they can purchase their own copy of the design, facilitating the dispersion of the sticker designer's message in a viral fashion.
Sticker Production Process
Bumperactive prints its stickers on demand using the VersaCAMM SP-300 Roland digital-ink jet printer, on Oracal 3651 adhesive backed vinyl. Unlike screen printing, the traditional method of bumper sticker manufacture, digital inkjet printing allows the printing of unlimited colors at no added cost and even photo images. The company guarantees all stickers against the effects of fading and weathering for two years.
Notable Bumper Stickers
‎
Bumperactive is the "official bumper sticker provider" of the Crawford Peace House, World Chess Boxing Organisation and OneWebDay. While these "official stickers" are included in the Bumperactive catalog, they include the respective organization's web address in the logo bubble, not Bumperactive. In March 2006 Bumperactive also commissioned a series of seven bumper sticker designs from science fiction author Bruce Sterling, accompanied by an email interview with Sterling.
Bumperactive was founded in 2002 by Kyle Johnson, a former reporter for the Austin American-Statesman and The Christian Science Monitor who lives in Austin, Texas.