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Leaked: Mainstream Media's Dictionary. Letter B

http://blogs.aljazeera.net/americas/2011/06/19/leaked-mainstream-medias-dictionary-letter-b


baggage. n.

Part of travelling entourage left unfondled by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

bailout. n.

Urgent taxpayer-funded cash payment for upgrade of banking executive’s yacht after financial crisis.

Bahrain. n.

Nothing happening here, move on.

bank. n.

Distressed and oppressed institution, in need of immediate government financial assistance. Advertises between our bulletins. See infallible, bailout.

Ban Ki-moon. n.

Short form of Korean name. Add “has called for all sides to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue" for full form.

banner. n.

Written public affirmation or statement, usually found at demonstrations. Banners with the words “PEACE; LOVE; HARMONY” or related concepts generally avoided. Camera ideally focused on “DEATH TO AMERICA; 9/11; SHARIA LAW; NO IMMIGRANTS; GO BACK TO MEXICO” and other related concepts.

Barack Obama. n.

See Messiah.

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