Scott Adams - Coined Phrases

Coined Phrases

Adams has coined or popularized several words and phrases over the years, such as:

  • BOCTAOE (But Of Course There Are Obvious Exceptions)
  • Confusopoly
  • Cow-orker
  • The Dilbert Principle
  • Dilbertian
  • Elbonian
  • Induhvidual
  • PHB (Pointy-Haired Boss)
  • Philosotainment

"Cow-orker" was a pre-existing word from Usenet that Adams popularized through his newsletter. Similarly, "Induhvidual" gained popularity through the newsletter, though it was coined by a reader.

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Famous quotes containing the words coined and/or phrases:

    “The slogan ‘45 minutes in Havana’ was not coined in the Cuban city, but in a Yankee cigar factory here.”
    —Administration for the State of Con, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)

    “And so I will take back up my poor life, so plain and so tranquil, where phrases are adventures and the only flowers I gather are metaphors.”
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