Monday, November 18, 2013

MAHERSHALALHASHBAZ

Maher-shalal-hash-baz.  

Say it with me - slowly.

Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

Once again.  Even slower.

Ma - her - sha - lal - hash - baz.

At 18 letters, it's the longest word in the entire Bible.  Actually it's a name.  Some guy.  It means 'Make haste to the plunder.'  Very classy.

This is not to be confused with Mahershalalhashbaz (one word, no hyphens) Ali, who portrayed Richard Tyler in the sci-fi TV series, 'The 4400.'  That's him in the pic -- looking all suave, debonair and Mahershalalhashbaz-ish.  Just to be clear, that isn't his real name.  It's his stage name, an action many actors employ.  They create new names for themselves that are more interesting than their birth names - names that stand out - names that look good on (long) billboards, and such.  So Mahershalalhashbaz Ali isn't his real name.

His real name is --- ready?

Mahershalalhashbaz GILMORE. 

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I agree that Mahershalalhashbaz Ali was a huge improvement over Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore.  I predict a trend in babies being named Mahershalalhashbaz in the near future.  Nickname: Hash.

And be blessed.

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