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February 23, 2015
How do you say, "Cthulhu"
I referred to this story one day, pronouncing the strange word as though it were spelled K-Thool-Hoo. Lovecraft looked blank for an instant, then corrected me firmly, informing me that the word was pronounced, as nearly as I can put it down in print, K-Lütl-Lütl. I was surprised, and asked why he didn’t spell it that way if such was the pronunciation. He replied in all seriousness that the word was originated by the denizens of his story and that he had only recorded their own way of spelling it. Lovecraft’s own invention had assumed an actual reality in his mind. — Donald Wandrei, “Lovecraft in Providence,” When in Rome ⦠â Futility Closet
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In a word, "Obama."
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at February 24, 2015 6:26 AM
in other words, spray it, don't say it.
Posted by: Mother Effingby at February 24, 2015 7:14 AM
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