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-> The Social Scene
What are you?
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| Heimische |
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23% |
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| Dowdy |
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6% |
[ 3 ] |
| Modern |
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36% |
[ 17 ] |
| Baalabatische, what does that mean anyway? I think it means dowdy. |
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6% |
[ 3 ] |
| Other see below...... |
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4% |
[ 2 ] |
| trendy/sporty |
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15% |
[ 7 ] |
| classy/elegant |
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6% |
[ 3 ] |
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chocolate moose
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 Thu, Jun 15 2006, 9:55 pm
With all the word play going around ImaMother, let's see....
I added more options.
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elkayed
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Thu, Jun 15 2006, 9:57 pm
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all I know is that you are heimishe!
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shayna82
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Thu, Jun 15 2006, 9:58 pm
Dowdy is defined as dow·dy Audio pronunciation of "dowdy" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (doud)
adj. dow·di·er, dow·di·est
1. Lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby: a dowdy gray outfit.
2. Old-fashioned; antiquated.
I like to consider myself oldfashioned sometimes, I like the olden day style I.e- the old style furniture, old style ceilings, victorian era style. I dont see how that and the first definition are similar.
I dont like style, or neatness, im not shabby and wont wear a dowdy gray outfit.
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redhot
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Thu, Jun 15 2006, 9:59 pm
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I consider myself fashionable and sort of trendy. I dont feel comfortable with labeling myself as 'modern' though. I will say: in style and trendy.
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rivki
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Thu, Jun 15 2006, 10:04 pm
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how about sporty/lazily - I like a jean skirt and a t- shirt. with 3 small kids I dont have time ( thats my excuse!)
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batya_d
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Thu, Jun 15 2006, 10:13 pm
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I'd be pretty shocked if anyone chose to label themselves dowdy.
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Blossom
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Thu, Jun 15 2006, 10:18 pm
LOL Batya-D, you never know  .
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chen
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Fri, Jun 16 2006, 12:03 am
OT, but sarag, where are you from? where I come from, or maybe when I come from, balebatish is a high compliment, meaning "proper, respectable, accomplished". A baalebos/teh is someone to reckon with, a leader, someone who rates.
I understand that in today's yeshivos the term has come to be used as one of thinly disguised contempt, nearly as bad as "amoratzish," "baalebatim" being people who work for a living and don't learn full time. How disgraceful, considering that it is the baalebatim whose financial support enables the kollel yungeleit to be the kollel yungeleit.
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chen
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Fri, Jun 16 2006, 12:41 am
| batya_d wrote: | | I'd be pretty shocked if anyone chose to label themselves dowdy. |
hey, I calls 'em as I sees 'em--call me "proud dowd". (Nah, maybe not, but it has a certain ring to it, doncha think? Proud Dowds for Peace; Proud Dowds for Israel; Proud Dowds for Tznius; Proud Dowds for ________ (whoever is running for president, of the country or of the shul.)
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chen
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Fri, Jun 16 2006, 12:59 am
one day, the proud dowd shed 50 lbs., was fitted for contact lenses, had her colors done, and bought a new wardrobe with the help of a personal shopper. when she walked out of the store, traffic came to a standstill as the entire neighborhood gaped at her in amazement. The story hit the newspapers, and the headlines blared:
"Proud Dowd Wowed Crowd"
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Blossom
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Fri, Jun 16 2006, 1:30 am
| Quote: | | "Proud Dowd Wowed Crowd" | 
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queen
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Fri, Jun 16 2006, 9:09 am
chen- that was great 
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queen
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Fri, Jun 16 2006, 9:11 am
There doesn't seem to be any positive selection to choose from in the poll.....
(Balabatish selection is creamed once the end of that sentence is with it)
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queen
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Fri, Jun 16 2006, 9:12 am
oh... unless "modern" is not as in (yeshivish/modern etc.) but rather with your tastes 
ok, my error. So I guess put me as neat/elegant- modern taste.
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Ruchel
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Fri, Jun 16 2006, 9:30 am
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Could someone post a definition for baalabatish & heimish?
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chocolate moose
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Fri, Jun 16 2006, 10:23 am
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There are more styles to chose from, like classic or vintage. Vintage can be both old fashioned or dowdy and that’s not considered derogatory!
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chen
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Fri, Jun 16 2006, 11:45 am
| queen wrote: | | chen- that was great |
awww...thanks. 
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chen
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Fri, Jun 16 2006, 11:51 am
| queen wrote: | | chen- that was great |
awww...thanks.
and then the proud dowd, feeling light as a cloud, laughed aloud and bowed to the crowd.
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Imhappy!
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Fri, Jun 16 2006, 12:37 pm
| chen wrote: | one day, the proud dowd shed 50 lbs.,
"Proud Dowd Wowed Crowd" |
chen, u shed 50 lbs???
any tips?
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