"Hiking the Appalachian Trail"

Given the example of wacko Governor Mark Sanford (see, e.g.), a Republican defender of "traditional marriage", I'm thinking that saying one is out "hiking the Appalachian trail" could become a euphemism for "boinking one's mistress at taxpayer's expense while defending 'traditional marriage' ".

Sure, it may not gain the currency of "saddlebacking", which is shorter and sweeter, but it certainly has lots of potential use.

Posted on June 24, 2009 at 18.56 by jns · Permalink
In: All, Snake Oil--Cheap!, Such Language!

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  1. Written by Bill Morrison
    on Wednesday, 24 June 2009 at 21.59
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    "Hiking the Apalachian trail." Right up there with the popular euphemism for a male recreational activity current in Jocelyn Elder's time, "I was firing the surgeon-general."
    http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Firing%20the%20Surgeon%20General

  2. Written by jns
    on Wednesday, 24 June 2009 at 23.05
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    Now it all comes rushing back….

  3. Written by Wayne
    on Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 00.08
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    It turns out that Glenn and I were discussing precisely this aspect of the New Euphemisms.

    What do you suppose "going to Argentina" is going to refer to? It's mind-boggling to think that a South Carolina governer could so enrich our language.

  4. Written by S.W. Anderson
    on Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 03.30
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    Among my first thoughts were how Sanford has given new meaning to "conduct of foreign affairs."

    BTW, one starts by going AWOL.

  5. Written by jns
    on Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 12.37
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    Well, keeping in mind the resonance of "hiking the Appalachian trail" with "following the happy trail", I'm thinking that "going to Argentina" might refer to a particular region of the female anatomy, which could be very useful, particularly since 'cunnilingus" is a word not so many people feel comfortable using in conversation. Dining in Argentina, anyone?

  6. Written by S.W. Anderson
    on Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 21.33
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    Jeff, LOL, I get your drift. Which ends this comment.

  7. Written by jns
    on Thursday, 25 June 2009 at 21.46
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    Perhaps not a word too soon, either.

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