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Histrionic \his-tree-ON-ik\, adjective:
1. Of or relating to actors, acting, or the theater; befitting a theater; theatrical.
2. Overly dramatic; deliberately affected.

USAGE EXAMPLE: Thanks to a spat of histrionic eye welling, Hillary Clinton is back in the race after a win in New Hampshire's Democratic Primary.

THE MORNING NEWS

DUPONT: Police chief demoted.

FIRCREST: Mayor Viafore ousted.

WARSAW: Man finds wife at a brothel.

NEW YORK: Weekend at Virgilios.

HUSTLER OF CULTURE
You can stand atop the mountain and scream your naked desires to the universe or shed that synapse epilepsy and hug the South Sound today with your fellow man:

MUSIC: After canceling a show late last month at Seattle's High Dive, Fear Train Caravan will hit Jazzbones tonight for a politically charged, often scathing rant packaged in the form of true blue rock and roll.  At least that's what Bobble Tiki is expecting. Bobble Tiki's not that wild about politics, but Fear Train Caravan is one of his favorite bands of all time â€" and has been since the name was China Davis.  This just goes to show that lyrics are only important if you listen, and Fear Train Caravan has more than leftist momentum on their side.

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

BAR EXAM: Steph DeRosa visits U.P. Station.

THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
Bobble Tiki’s coverage of the “Pianorama” concert at Jazzbones Friday, Jan. 11 is more challenging than most assignments. All week Bobble Tiki has had pianist on the mind, and he’s beginning to wonder about himself. Bobble Tiki’s been researching pianists, thinking about pianists, e-mailing pianists, and writing about the fact that three of the biggest pianists in the Northwest will be at Jazzbones for “Pianorama” next week. If Bobble Tiki looked at one more pianist on the Internet this week he may have exploded. Check out his discovery here.

Breakfast with Bobble Tiki runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  Deal with it.

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Salmagundi \sal-muh-GUHN-dee\, noun:
1. A salad plate usually consisting of chopped meat, anchovies, eggs, and onions, served with oil and vinegar.
2. Any mixture or assortment; a medley; a potpourri; a miscellany.

USAGE EXAMPLE: After the Seahawks victory at Qwest Field on Saturday, and after he’d ridden his Harley around the cul-de-sac a few times in celebration, coach Mike Holmgren feasted on a salmagundi of pork products, cheese in a can, deviled eggs and unpasteurized milk. It’s the same way he’s celebrated all of his playoff wins as an NFL head coach, and it’s a ritual that will no doubt lead to an untimely heart attack.

THE MORNING NEWS

TACOMA: No you can’t build through.

CASCADES: Dude, huge pow in the hills.

MEXICO CITY: Kid probably eats paste, too.

PRAGUE: Czech goofball, off the Four ball, corner pocket.

HUSTLER OF CULTURE
You can stand atop the mountain and scream your naked desires to the universe or shed that synapse epilepsy and hug the South Sound today with your fellow man:

MUSIC: Bobble Tiki doesn’t smoke, but many of his friends do. That’s the thing about building your social circle around occupied bar stools. Since the smoking ban took affect, many of Bobble Tiki’s friends have become staunch casino supporters. From what Bobble Tiki understands, the food is super cheap and you can smoke like there’s no tomorrow. Tonight the Emerald Queen Casino will help celebrate the King’s Birthday with their “Elvis’ Birthday Bash. Apparently there will be live entertainment and giveaways. And, of course, there will be smoking. Whether you like the young, sexy Elvis, the old bloated Elvis, or just Basic Light 100s, the Emerald Queen may be the place to be tonight.

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

BAR EXAM: Steph DeRosa has a brand new bag. 

THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
Bobble Tiki’s coverage of the “Pianorama” concert at Jazzbones Friday, Jan. 11 is more challenging than most assignments. All week Bobble Tiki has had pianist on the mind, and he’s beginning to wonder about himself. Bobble Tiki’s been researching pianists, thinking about pianists, e-mailing pianists, and writing about the fact that three of the biggest pianists in the Northwest will be at Jazzbones for “Pianorama” next week. If Bobble Tiki looked at one more pianist on the Internet this week he may have exploded. Check out his discovery here.

Breakfast with Bobble Tiki runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  Deal with it.

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Stertorous \STUR-tuh-ruhs\, adjective:
Characterized by a heavy snoring or gasping sound; hoarsely breathing.

USAGE EXAMPLE: After a particularly hard night of booze, pills, Frappuccinos, cocaine, Alli weight loss pills, and Hostess products, and after Brittney Spears drifts off to sleep, her slumber is marked by grotesque outbursts of strained and stertorous breathing. It’s one of the reasons K-Fed left her washed up ass.

THE MORNING NEWS

TACOMA: Retired officer receives 10 years in slammer.

DUPONT: Police chief’s fists of fury incident still up in the air.

NEW YORK: Whoa, where am I? Where’s my Windex?

NEW YORK: Please turn right into this train.

HUSTLER OF CULTURE
You can stand atop the mountain and scream your naked desires to the universe or shed that synapse epilepsy and hug the South Sound today with your fellow man:

MUSIC: Hot off their show at the Viaduct in Tacoma last night, Don’t Tell Sophie will play the Midnight Sun in Olympia tonight. Somehow, Matt Driscoll forgot to mention this fact in his column this week. Could it be the herbal jazz cigarettes? Bobble Tiki doesn’t want to jump to conclusions, but his eight ball says, “probably baked.” Anyway, Don’t Tell Sophie is one of a handful of young Tacoma bands producing indie pop worth its weight in both sugar and integrity. For that reason alone they’re worth watching. The Midnight Sun should be an interesting place to do so. 

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

BAR EXAM: Steph DeRosa has a brand new bag. 

THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
Bobble Tiki’s coverage of the “Pianorama” concert at Jazzbones Friday, Jan. 11 is more challenging than most assignments. All week Bobble Tiki has had pianist on the mind, and he’s beginning to wonder about himself. Bobble Tiki’s been researching pianists, thinking about pianists, e-mailing pianists, and writing about the fact that three of the biggest pianists in the Northwest will be at Jazzbones for “Pianorama” next week. If Bobble Tiki looked at one more pianist on the Internet this week he may have exploded. Check out his discovery here.

Breakfast with Bobble Tiki runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  Deal with it.

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Repercussion â€" Noun

1. an effect or result, often indirect or remote, of some event or actions: The repercussions of the quarrel were widespread.
2. the state of being driven back by a resisting body.
3. a rebounding or recoil of something after impact.
4. reverberation; echo.

USAGE EXAMPLE: Bobble Tiki is still waiting to access what the repercussions of his annual New Year's Eve drinkathon will be.  It has now been three days since the ball dropped and '08 came to be, and only one thing is certain â€" never once, in all of Bobble Tiki's experiences, has Bobble Tiki ever done anything he's proud of on New Year's Eve.  From what Bobble Tiki remembers this year's celebration was no different.  Bobble Tiki assumes that by week's end some embarrassing New Year's Eve photos of Bobble Tiki will surface on the Internet, and Mrs. Tiki will soon want answers.  Stay tuned.

THE MORNING NEWS

TACOMA: Fewer homicides. Yeah!

UNIVERSITY PLACE: Town Center creeps along.

BREMERTON: Dog spies on private parts.

NEW MEXICO: Good thing tattoo wasn’t a grenade.

HUSTLER OF CULTURE
You can stand atop the mountain and scream your naked desires to the universe or shed that synapse epilepsy and hug the South Sound today with your fellow man:

MUSIC: If Thursday is the new Friday, does that make Friday the new Saturday, and Saturday the new Sunday? Bobble Tiki isn't sure, and quite frankly, all of this calendar reorganizing makes Bobble Tiki's head spin with confusion.  If Thursday is the new Friday, that makes tonight the perfect night to hit the town.  If you're in search of something to do, Who Cares will join the monthly White Trash Night at Hell's Kitchen and the Reaching and Kris Orlowski will play Jazzbones.  If you've got any class in your body Bobble Tiki recommends the show at Jazzbones. If you don't Bobble Tiki recommends you join him at the Kitchen. 

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

BAR EXAM: New Volcano Web-only column. Neat.

THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
Bobble Tiki’s coverage of the “Pianorama” concert at Jazzbones Friday, Jan. 11 is more challenging than most assignments. All week Bobble Tiki has had pianist on the mind, and he’s beginning to wonder about himself. Bobble Tiki’s been researching pianists, thinking about pianists, e-mailing pianists, and writing about the fact that three of the biggest pianists in the Northwest will be at Jazzbones for “Pianorama” next week. If Bobble Tiki looked at one more pianist on the Internet this week he may have exploded. Check out his discovery here.

Breakfast with Bobble Tiki runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  Deal with it.

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Primogeniture \pry-moh-JEN-ih-choor\, noun:
1. The state of being the firstborn of the same parents; seniority by birth among children of the same family.
2. (Law) An exclusive right of inheritance that belongs to the eldest son.

USAGE EXAMPLE: Thanks to the Tiki family's long standing tradition of adhering to primogeniture, and since he has no brothers, Bobble Tiki will one day inherit his father's impressive mini NFL football helmet collection and a large debt on the family Sears Card.

THE MORNING NEWS

TACOMA: Chop, cop, timber!

TACOMA: English ivy wins!

TOKYO: Hello pansies!

TEXAS: Cranky guy redeems himself.

HUSTLER OF CULTURE
You can stand atop the mountain and scream your naked desires to the universe or shed that synapse epilepsy and hug the South Sound today with your fellow man:

MUSIC: The Drug Purse will play Bob's Java Jive tonight, and since Bobble Tiki couldn't care less about weather or not the most doable quarterback of all time, according to ESPN, Tom Brady, helps the Patriots beat the Giants to complete their perfect regular season, he'll probably mosey on down to the big coffee pot on South Tacoma Way.  The Drug Purse is, far and away, one of the most entertaining indie bands in Tacoma.  Endless discussion about the Patriots greatness is, far and away, a waste of freakin' time. Choose the Drug Purse over the Patriots tonight and you won't be disappointed.   

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

Breakfast with Bobble Tiki runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  Deal with it.

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Veritable, adjective

1. Being truly or very much so.
2. Obsolete, true, as a statement or tale.

USAGE EXAMPLE: The fact that Bobble Tiki only put on 12 and a half pounds this holiday season, as opposed to the record year of 1997 when Bobble Tiki packed on 26 pounds of egg nog and candy cane chub, is a veritable triumph. Bobble Tiki’s going to have a piece of fruit cake to celebrate.

THE MORNING NEWS

TACOMA: Still need cheap rent for artists.

LAKEWOOD: Toxic bath.

OREGON: Xmas cards from a dead guy.

RUSSIA: Egg my Hummer!

HUSTLER OF CULTURE
You can stand atop the mountain and scream your naked desires to the universe or shed that synapse epilepsy and hug the South Sound today with your fellow man:

MUSIC: Bobble Tiki isn’t sure about instrumental bands. Without a lead singer, who is Bobble Tiki supposed to focus on, and who is Mrs. Tiki supposed to want to sleep with? Instrumental bands create all sorts of dilemmas. Tonight, Trip the Light Fantastic will play Jazzbones. This is one instrumental band Bobble Tiki trusts. If you remember the band Weather, some of the faces in Trip the Light will look familiar. An experiment in rock way over Bobble Tiki’s head, Trip the Light Fantastic probably scored significantly higher than Bobble Tiki on the SATs, and their show at Jazzbones tonight should be worth every penny.

(Bobble Tiki just realized there’s no cover, which of course takes most of the punch out of that last sentence. Oppsie Daisy. A quality journalist would probably find a more appropriate sentiment, but Bobble Tiki’s not that guy. It’s still true.) 

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

BOBBLE TIKI’S THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
Bobble Tiki is stoked about the opportunity to write about Garaj Mahal this week â€" one of the best jam bands currently touring the country, doling out 15 minute spectacles of tireless sitar and never-ending guitar solos. If there’s one thing Bobble Tiki loves, it’s a jam band. Bobble Tiki sometimes wonders if this means LSD accidentally slipped into his mom’s breast milk or he has a trust fund waiting for him somewhere. Check out his interview here.

Breakfast with Bobble Tiki runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  Deal with it.

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Promiscuous -adjective
1. Characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, esp. having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis.

USAGE EXAMPLE: Though she has been proven promiscuous, you've got to admit Britney Spears' knocked up, 16-year-old sister may be one of the dumbest people the south has ever produced â€" and that's saying something

THE MORNING NEWS

GRAHAM: He’s a bad, bad man.

IRAQ: No US-backed neighborhood patrols.

SALT LAKE CITY: Jailed Viking is sad.

VIDEO: Be the blue-skinned man’s friend.

HUSTLER OF CULTURE
You can stand atop the mountain and scream your naked desires to the universe or shed that synapse epilepsy and hug the South Sound today with your fellow man:

MUSIC: Bobble Tiki previewed the Return of the Bison show at Club Impact tonight â€" see below. Bobble Tiki would just like to point out that Paul Bunyan is also on the bill. Can we expect his Babe the Blue Ox? Only time will tell.

MORE MUSIC: In the clubs tonight.

BE SAFE: Take it easy this season.

BOBBLE TIKI’S THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
Return of the Bison, despite the peculiar name, is a band capable of sonic devastation. Think Jesus Lizard kicking it with At the Drive-In on their way to a party at Fugazi’s house. Then add a little young Puyallup flavor and you’ve got the picture. Check out Bobble Tiki’s interview with the band here.

Breakfast with Bobble Tiki runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  Deal with it.

Bobble Tiki’s posting will be slightly reduced over the holidays. While you're all kissing parental ass for the holiday season (so you can move back in with them, no doubt), Bobble Tiki will be writing a hot new book. See, he’s heard that the nightlife is back, folks are dressing fancy again, and everyone is tippling this drink called "The Cosmo"! I'm thinking of calling the piece... The Rebirth of Cocktail Culture!

That hasn't been covered before, right?

Cool. 

In the meantime, Bobble Tiki would like to give this early Chrismahanukwanzakah gift to his inanimate ilk, the Tacoma Gnome. It's a note pad.

Does anyone have an address for the Gnome?  â€" Bobble Tiki

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Doff \DOF\, transitive verb:
1. To take off, as an article of clothing.
2. To tip or remove (one's hat).
3. To put aside; to rid oneself of.

USAGE EXAMPLE: The whole house gasped as Santa, drunk on cheap bourbon, doffed his red suit and revealed the secret he’d hid for decades. There, in plane sight, Ma, Pa, Sis, and Little Jimmy saw that Santa was a hermaphrodite. Christmas would never be the same.

THE MORNING NEWS

TACOMA: Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?

TACOMA: Giant art to invade Tacoma.

OHIO: Dude has a gas problem.

PROVO: Merry Christmas Mary Christmas.

HUSTLER OF CULTURE
You can stand atop the mountain and scream your naked desires to the universe or shed that synapse epilepsy and hug the South Sound today with your fellow man:

MUSIC: Bobble Tiki loves a good Christmas party. There’s nothing quite like getting drunk and doing something embarrassing every year to make the boring months of January and February a little more interesting. Bobble Tiki knows from experience. Tonight at Cheers West, check out the “Heavy Metal Christmas Party” with I Dekay, All The Hellbound, Totalisti, I Borjan and HMP. If ever there was a Christmas party designed for everything Bobble Tiki holds dear about the holidays, this is it. There’ll be booze and there’ll be rock, just like the Good Lord would want.

MORE MUSIC: In the clubs tonight.

ART: Walk the Walk tonight.

BOBBLE TIKI’S THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
Return of the Bison, despite the peculiar name, is a band capable of sonic devastation. Think Jesus Lizard kicking it with At the Drive-In on their way to a party at Fugazi’s house. Then add a little young Puyallup flavor and you’ve got the picture. Check out Bobble Tiki’s interview with the band here.

Breakfast with Bobble Tiki runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  Deal with it.

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Dyspeptic \dis-PEP-tik\, adjective:
1. Of, pertaining to, or having dyspepsia (indigestion).
2. Irritable or ill-humored, as if suffering from dyspepsia; morose; gloomy.

USAGE EXAMPLE: During football season, Mondays are the most dyspeptic days of the week for Bobble Tiki. There’s something about spending all Sunday feverishly ingesting nacho cheese, Doritos of all shapes and flavors, and Coors Light that never seems to sit well come Monday. Bobble Tiki’s not sure if he feels worse for his overtaxed stomach or those sitting down wind from him at Weekly Volcano World Headquarters.

THE MORNING NEWS
FIFE: Get out you ho!

SOUTH SOUND: No more burning rubber.

CALIFORNIA: Coffee for full stop.

NEW JERSEY: Making the naughty list.

HUSTLER OF CULTURE
You can stand atop the mountain and scream your naked desires to the universe or shed that synapse epilepsy and hug the South Sound today with your fellow man:

MUSIC: Bobble Tiki doesn’t know much about Haunted Haus, who as part of a week long tour up the coast from San Jose will hit Le Voyeur in Oly tonight, but he has gathered a few things. Number one: the main dude in Haunted Haus (Bobble Tiki thinks sometimes there are more) has a very impressive beard. If Bobble Tiki was able to grow hair on his face he’d want it to look just like the dude from Haunted Haus â€" whose name Bobble Tiki does not know. Number two: Haunted Haus kicks it folk style, kind of like Karl Blau at times, only prettier, and heavier on the acoustic. Haunted Haus will play Le Voyeur tonight with Tad’s Dream and the Brian Wakefield Experience. It’ll be day five of the tour, so if nothing else help Haunted Haus out with some gas money.

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

THE ARTS:  Grab some culture today.

THE FILMS: On local screens today.

BOBBLE TIKI'S THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
This week Bobble Tiki is focused on comedy, and specifically Jason Stewart’s show tonight at Jazzbones. A well known name around these parts, thanks to a 13-year professional career that has featured heavy doses of the Comedy Underground and Jazzbones Comedy Night, Stewart is one of the funniest individuals Bobble Tiki has ever met. Check out Bobble Tiki's story here.

Breakfast with Bobble Tiki runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.  Deal with it.