Point of Order Mr Chairman : The word is discombobulation, not discombooberation. Another Americanization of an old Anglo Saxon traditional word. ("I despair I really do", **pedantic shake of head** )

The root of the word remains clear in the original spelling. Read, listen and watch oh ye students of great learning

Disco - From the latin for circle, ring, party, rave or general confusion,
M - as in Manchester
Bob - From bobbing, reflects lack of balance
Ulation - To wail or cry loudly in distress.

Therefore its to be in a confused, out of balance and distressed state, eg Manchester United. So easy when you know how!.

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ANTIDISESTABLISHMENTARYIZM----That is where i was before joining MOT

Hi marysduby, Congrats, you got a bite then!
My ex boss absolutely hated the way the American language and pronunciation was creeping in to the English language. Don’t ask me why, but he was the boss! I dealt with a lot of people in the States at the time and was forever getting corrected about how I spelt and said things (2+ times most days!)
Guess I’ll have to admit that he got his way and I am trained!
Cheers,
Gherm

Y R U so quiet after last nights stats update by Dave?