Why does it say Piscataway at the end?
hahaha The Mike Doughty HQ always close their letters in a non-traditional matter. So, "Piscataway" used in this context would be a substitution for say like "Sincerely" or whathaveyou. I think I'll close some of my letters with "Piscataway!"
I just thought that was weird since I live in Piscataway. Interesting....
Yeh, that's pret-ty nea-to. Piscataway rocks! I think the word "Piscataway" actually means "a high passable bank around a river bend."
It was named for Chief Piscataway. And Metuchen was named for an indian, not sure if he was a Chief, but he died on the train passing through that area...if my memory serves me correctly.
Yes it was. But, I'm talking about what "Piscataway" means. I think the Piscataway Indians originated in Virginia, and had that name because of the topography of the land of which they were based. I'm actually Native American but can't speak more confidently about it, due to my lack of further knownledge than that. I'd hafta ask someone about anything further on the topic.
that would be...dirivitive.
I think you mean "derivative." And, that still would be a negatory on that, Mister I-Think-I-Am-An-Etymologist. Substitution would be much more appropiate to say, since "Piscataway" does not in fact stem from your usual devoirs or any devoirs at all. Rather, 'tis a straight and clear substitution.
That mess aside, let's concentrate on the real subject matter at hand! (Said in my best Jerry Stiller voice)
Whatever, where's the beer?
Pint of Guinness please.