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Sanctum \SANK-tum\, noun;
plural sanctums or sancta::
1. A sacred place.
2. A place of retreat where one is free from intrusion.

USAGE EXAMPLE: In Bobble Tiki’s often times miserable life, he considers his only reliable sanctum to be the crapper. For 10 or 15 minutes every morning, like clock work, Bobble Tiki is at peace with the world. He’s also pooping.

THE MORNING NEWS

SEATTLE: Copperfield’s magic hands.

GORBACHEV: It’s my party!

BERLIN: Let go of my schnitzel!

FLORIDA: Hey, my leg itches!

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: Tonight at Club Impact â€" inconveniently located on the corner of Ninth and Pacific, luring rowdy youth into one of Tacoma’s finest neighborhoods and mass transit hubs â€" a folk/acoustic show with Cavalier, A Secret Kept, David Levang, Cassie Corelle, The Overcast, and Clearwall is planned to go down. Damn those kids and their acoustic/folk! To Bobble Tiki there’s nothing more threatening than teen-agers in a group. Tacoma must nip this problem in the bud, before kids start thinking they’ve got something to do.

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

EVENTS: Check out area haunted houses.

DRINK: Silent but deadly.

BOBBLE TIKI’S THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
A few weeks ago Bobble Tiki received a stuffed manila envelope from the band Intervision, who will be up from Portland to play Jazzbones Saturday, Oct. 20. Inside was a copy of Intervision’s second record, Shades of Neptune, released earlier this year. The envelope also contained a brief bio, describing Intervision as "soul/R&B/Pop-rock," and saying the group combines "elements of soul, rock, jazz, and pop, the quintet is earning lofty comparisons to bands like Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, and Jamiroquai, yet have created their own intensely unique sound." Check out the band here.

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

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Bowdlerize \BODE-luh-rise; BOWD-\, transitive verb:
1. To remove or modify the parts (of a book, for example) considered offensive.
2. To modify, as by shortening, simplifying, or distorting in style or content.

USAGE EXAMPLE: A long time ago, in a place called Lakewood, the powers that be at the Weekly Volcano suggested bowdlerizing the paper. However, after careful reconsideration, they realized that would mean firing both Matt Driscoll and Bobble Tiki. Not wanting to pay the unemployment, the Weekly Volcano remains un-bowdlerized for your enjoyment.

THE MORNING NEWS

SOUTH SOUND: It will really blow!

MEDIA: Get ready for Volcano Vision.

MUSIC: New Led Zeppelin songs?

NEW YORK: Snakes in the toilet.

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: Tonight, at McCabe’s in Tacoma, www.myspace.com/kamikazisexpilots">Kamikazi Sex Pilots, www.myspace.com/circleofdeception ">Circle Of Deception, and Heavy Metal Poetry will be busting out the rock. Bobble Tiki isn’t sure what a “Kamikazi Sex Pilot” is, but he knows it sounds exciting. He also knows today is Matt Driscoll’s birthday, so if he’s not at home wading in dirty diapers or giving into his wife’s every whim, there’s a good chance he’ll be getting hammered at McCabe’s.

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

EVENTS: Check out area haunted houses.

DRINK: Silent but deadly.

BOBBLE TIKI’S THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
A few weeks ago Bobble Tiki received a stuffed manila envelope from the band Intervision, who will be up from Portland to play Jazzbones Saturday, Oct. 20. Inside was a copy of Intervision’s second record, Shades of Neptune, released earlier this year. The envelope also contained a brief bio, describing Intervision as "soul/R&B/Pop-rock," and saying the group combines "elements of soul, rock, jazz, and pop, the quintet is earning lofty comparisons to bands like Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, and Jamiroquai, yet have created their own intensely unique sound." Check out the band here.

Please be Bobble Tiki’s friend here.

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

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Inscrutable \in-SKROO-tuh-buhl\, adjective:

Difficult to fathom or understand; difficult to be explained or accounted for satisfactorily; obscure; incomprehensible; impenetrable.

USAGE EXAMPLE: Bobble Tiki would like to publicly vent his frustration over Mike Holmgren’s play calling during last Sunday’s nationally televised Seahawks vs. Saints game. Look, Bobble Tiki doesn’t pretend to have a football mind on par with Bill Walsh. But Holmgren calling running plays to the fullback in so many key situations in that game was totally inscrutable. It made Bobble Tiki wonder if the Big Walrus even cares anymore?

THE MORNING NEWS

LAKEWOOD: Run Bambi!

TACOMA: Broadway the right way?

ALABAMA: Just shoot it out.

WASHINGTON: Hate to be a poopy-pants waitress.

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: By definition, Tightwad Tuesday at Hell’s Kitchen fits Bobble Tiki like a glove. It’s got everything Bobble Tiki looks for in a Tuesday night activity â€" cheap booze. While Bobble Tiki admits his standards aren’t very high, that doesn’t mean Tightwad Tuesday can’t be for you, too. Tonight should be especially memorable, as the Kitchen will be celebrating Tacoma’s favorite bassist, Justin Macdonald’s, birthday with Automic Thrill (made up of members of the Jet City Fix, Top Heavy Crush, Hell Promise and Plaster), South 11th and Neutral Boy (among others).

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

DISH: Grab some soup today.

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

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Gauche \GOHSH\, adjective:
Lacking social polish; tactless; awkward; clumsy.

USAGE EXAMPLE: Bobble Tiki has been called many things in his life. An ass. A prick. Even an imbecile. However, Bobble Tiki has never been called gauche. It’s not because he’s not gauche, mind you, it’s simply that Bobble Tiki’s friends have the vocabulary of third-graders.

THE MORNING NEWS

SCHOOLS: Bethel teachers shouldn’t photocopy their asses.

VATICAN: Vatican bars prelate in gay row.

NEW YORK: Karaoke machines vs. vacuum cleaner hose.

NEW YORK: Casper goes down.

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 there’s one place Bobble Tiki supports it’s Bob’s Java Jive. Over the years he’s spent many a paycheck there. Tonight, Mismatch and Odradek will rock the giant coffee pot, and all proceeds will go to “keeping the Jive alive.” Bobble Tiki isn’t exactly sure what’s threatening the Jive these days, but as always, he thinks keeping it alive is a mighty fine idea. Be there, be square.

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

EVENT: Tour of Urban Living today and tomorrow.

DISH: Grab some soup today.

BOBBLE TIKI’S THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
When Bobble Tiki saw that War with Saturn â€" who according to their MySpace page are in the metal/metal/metal genre â€" will be playing McCoy’s Saturday, Oct. 13, naturally he was mildly interested. If anywhere in Olympia seems fit for metal it’s McCoy’s, but still, Bobble Tiki had to wonder. When Bobble Tiki found out War with Saturn actually live in Olympia, and consider it the home of the band, he was downright intrigued.

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

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Pleonasm \PLEE-uh-naz-uhm\, noun:
1. The use of more words than are necessary to express an idea; as, "I saw it with my own eyes."
2. An instance or example of pleonasm.
3. A superfluous word or expression.

USAGE EXAMPLE: After much discussion, the Weekly Volcano has decided to issue a South Sound Advisory â€" be on the lookout for pleonasm. The Weekly Volcano isn’t sure, but we believe we picked up pleonasm after too many rum and cokes on South Tacoma Way. Unlike other things the Weekly Volcano has contracted on South Tacoma Way, there’s no rash or discharge with pleonasm, only excessive use of words. Beware the spread of pleonasm, and protect yourself.

THE MORNING NEWS

TACOMA: City delays Atlas explosion video.

PIERCE COUNTY: Transit plan.

KAHLOTUS: Washington state town has one old goat.

LONDON: Greetings.  You Are Fat.  Stop Eating.

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: Tonight, on Sixth Avenue, Giant Panda will take control of Jazzbones. Bobble Tiki isn’t talking about the zoo variety here; he’s talking about Giant Panda the New York band making their West Coast debut at the Boneyard, and who are known for their “a unique blend of roots reggae, dub, and afrobeat, with just the right mix of dark and light to keep you on your toes.” Bobble Tiki is not a smart man, but he knows the sound of good show when he hears one.

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

FILM: Tacoma Film Festival’s last day.

DISH: Grab some soup today.

BOBBLE TIKI’S THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
When Bobble Tiki saw that War with Saturn â€" who according to their MySpace page are in the metal/metal/metal genre â€" will be playing McCoy’s Saturday, Oct. 13, naturally he was mildly interested. If anywhere in Olympia seems fit for metal it’s McCoy’s, but still, Bobble Tiki had to wonder. When Bobble Tiki found out War with Saturn actually live in Olympia, and consider it the home of the band, he was downright intrigued.

Please be Bobble Tiki’s friend here.

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

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Perdurable \pur-DUR-uh-bul; pur-DYUR-\, adjective:
Very durable; lasting; continuing long.

USAGE EXAMPLE: It’s not that Bobble Tiki’s underwear is especially perdurable, or made out of anything different than average BVDs, it’s just that Bobble Tiki doesn’t like change. That’s why he’s still wearing the same six-pack of whitey tightys he got for Christmas in 1998.

THE MORNING NEWS

CASCADES: Missing plane discovered â€" tragic.

SEAHAWKS: Mack Strong out.

TACOMA: To Prop or not to Prop.

OSLO: Good news for crappy lutefisk.

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: Peelander-Z will be at Hell’s Kitchen on Wednesday. Bobble Tiki promises you, cross his bobble heart and hope to bobble die, that Peelander-Z will deliver a performance you’ll kick yourself for missing. Never in Bobble Tiki’s long and inebriated existence has he ever seen a band like Peelander-Z. They’re like cartoons come to life, and their shtick is second to none. Bobble Tiki says don’t be a douche-bag. If you haven’t seen Peelander-Z yet, make Wednesday the day.

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

FILM: Tacoma Film Festival Day Six.

DISH: Eating around The Grand Cinema.

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

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Schadenfreude \SHOD-n-froy-duh\, noun:
A malicious satisfaction obtained from the misfortunes of others.

USAGE EXAMPLE: Bobble Tiki has been thinking about subjects for today’s word of the day example, but all he can come up with is Britney Spears jokes. It’s been this way for three days. Certainly, this can only be explained by the Schadenfreude running through his veins.

THE MORNING NEWS

TACOMA: Home prices are falling.

SPANAWAY: H2O a go.

ROME: Mom! Where’s my briefcase!

AMSTERDAM: Beetles don’t lie, beetles don’t lie, beetles don’t lie.

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: Just when Bobble Tiki was starting to seriously bum about the situation at the Manium in Olympia â€" the only all ages club in town shut down by the city, Bobble Tiki heard about the Matrix in Chehalis. Now, Bobble Tiki knows Chehalis is a long way from Oly, and having a seriously cool all ages club there doesn’t make up for anything, but the Matrix sounds pretty kick-ass. Bobble Tiki’s just sayin’. If it gets bad enough kids in Oly might want to give the Matrix a shot sometime â€" like tonight when the Seattle hardcore punk band Pirex are in town.

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

FILM: Tacoma Film Festival Day Three.

DISH: Eating around The Grand Cinema.

BOBBLE TIKI’S THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
Bobble Tiki knows a lot about the Japanese thanks to Japanimation. For instance, Japanese women typically have enormous breasts and wear a look of total surprise on their faces. Also, tiny glints of light radiate from the eyes of Japanese people during close ups. Furthermore, Japanese often have very spiky hair and super powers.

Bobble Tiki has gained a wealth of understanding about Japan through Japanimation. As a venerable expert, Bobble Tiki can proclaim with certainty that Peelander-Z, who will play Hell’s Kitchen on Wednesday, Oct. 10, seem like typical Japanese.

Please be Bobble Tiki’s friend here.

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

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Lascivious \luh-SIV-ee-uhs\, adjective:
1. Lewd; lustful.
2. Tending to arouse sexual desires.

USAGE EXAMPLE: There’s nothing like the lascivious look of a roast beef sandwich to get Bobble Tiki’s juices flowing.

THE MORNING NEWS

TACOMA: They will clean up here.

SPANAWAY: H2O nooooooo!

HOUSTON: Asscoholic.

WEST VIRGINIA: Doesn’t quite cut it.

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: As Matt Driscoll noted in this week’s issue of the Weekly Volcano, Strangers Die Everyday will play Le Voyeur in Olympia tonight. In my humble opinion, he kind of gave you short notice. They’re a fairly amazing group. Strangers Die Everyday moved to Portland from Boulder, and pack a cello and viola in their indie arsenal. But if you read the article, you already know that. The one thing Bobble Tiki and Matt Driscoll can agree on is the show at Le Voyeur tonight will definitely be worth dropping in on.

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

FILM: Tacoma Film Festival starts today.

DISH: Eating around The Grand Cinema.

BOBBLE TIKI’S THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
Bobble Tiki knows a lot about the Japanese thanks to Japanimation. For instance, Japanese women typically have enormous breasts and wear a look of total surprise on their faces. Also, tiny glints of light radiate from the eyes of Japanese people during close ups. Furthermore, Japanese often have very spiky hair and super powers.

Bobble Tiki has gained a wealth of understanding about Japan through Japanimation. As a venerable expert, Bobble Tiki can proclaim with certainty that Peelander-Z, who will play Hell’s Kitchen on Wednesday, Oct. 10, seem like typical Japanese.

Please be Bobble Tiki’s friend here.

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

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Nadir \NAY-dir; nay-DIR\, noun:
1. [Astronomy]. The point of the celestial sphere directly opposite the zenith and directly below the observer.
2. The lowest point; the time of greatest depression or adversity.

USAGE EXAMPLE: While at the time,Bobble Tiki was sure that Britney Spears’ performance at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards would go down as the nadir of her embarrassing career (and existence, for that matter), it now seems she’s lost custody of her children to their father…Kevin Federline! Bobble Tiki knows a couple things. Number one: losing out in a custody battle to Kevin Federline is the definition of nadir. Number two: god help those children.

THE MORNING NEWS

LONDON: Princess Di’s death reexamined.

TACOMA MALL: No verdict yet. (It's in â€" Guilty!)

TOKYO: Loans for haters.

ILLINOIS: No hugging it out!

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: In this week’s issue of the Weekly Volcano, Matt Driscoll wrote a retrospective on K Records 25th Birthday. Bobble Tiki doesn’t like to give Mr. Driscoll credit, but it was OK. Anyway, K Records, as most of you know, is a vehicle of Mr. Calvin Johnson â€" perhaps the coolest person in the history of Olympia. Tonight at Le Voyeur, Puerto Rican punk band Davila 666 will ponga la casa en el fuego with Kalvin’s Johnson â€" perhaps the coolest band name in the history of Olympia.

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

DISH: Where do you want to eat today?

EVENTS: Banned Books Week builds steam.

BOBBLE TIKI’S THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
Turdus Musicus will play Hell’s Kitchen on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Bobble Tiki isn’t a very intellectual fellow, nor has he ever claimed to be. That said, Bobble Tiki was primarily interested in writing about this show for two reasons. First off, Wednesdays at the Kitchen equal $1 PBRs. That’s never a bad thing. Secondly, it sounds funny to say “Turdus Musicus.” If Bobble Tiki wrote about the show, he knew it meant he’d get to talk about it all week with colleagues, editors, coworkers, and even his family. The words Turdus Musicus have crossed Bobble Tiki’s lips too many times to count over the past few days. If there’s something Bobble Tiki likes almost as much as a reason to celebrate, it’s saying the word turdus.

Please be Bobble Tiki’s friend here.

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

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Clamber \KLAM-buhr; KLAM-uhr\, intransitive verb:
1. To climb with difficulty, or on all fours; to scramble.

USAGE EXAMPLE: After his ninth Long Island ice tea, it was all Bobble Tiki could do to clamber his way to the car, and begin preemptively apologizing to Mrs. Tiki for the two chalupa dinner that would soon find its way from Bobble Tiki’s stomach onto the upholstery of Mrs. Tiki’s shiny new Prius.

THE MORNING NEWS

BUSH LEAGUE: Parents fight at ballgame.

CONGRESS: What our members did.

CHINA: Don’t want to see cleavage.

BERLIN: Screwed!

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 you’ve been to Jazzbones, there’s a good chance you know Zach Hargrove. His friends call him lunchbox, and he can often be found sucking down menthol cigarettes out front. What many may not realize is Zach’s brother is Mason Hargrove â€" an exceptionally talented guitarist who tends to wear his pants a little higher than his brother. Expect both Hargroves to be in the house at Jazzbones tonight, as Mason joins the “Big Friction Jam” as a special guest.

MORE MUSIC: What's on tonight.

DISH: Where do you want to eat tonight?

FILM: “The Kingdom” rules the lot.

BOBBLE TIKI’S THREATS AND PROMISES COLUMN
Turdus Musicus will play Hell’s Kitchen on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Bobble Tiki isn’t a very intellectual fellow, nor has he ever claimed to be. That said, Bobble Tiki was primarily interested in writing about this show for two reasons. First off, Wednesdays at the Kitchen equal $1 PBRs. That’s never a bad thing. Secondly, it sounds funny to say “Turdus Musicus.” If Bobble Tiki wrote about the show, he knew it meant he’d get to talk about it all week with colleagues, editors, coworkers, and even his family. The words Turdus Musicus have crossed Bobble Tiki’s lips too many times to count over the past few days. If there’s something Bobble Tiki likes almost as much as a reason to celebrate, it’s saying the word turdus.

Please be Bobble Tiki’s friend here.

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