It is highly unlikely that I will be awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom anytime soon. It is nearly impossible that the King of England will ever bestow me with Knighthood.
I have taken it upon myself to make my name an adjective. I think it is a great honor to find yourself in history as an adjective.
Queen Elizabeth has given us everything Elizabethan. Alfred Hitchcock has created a film genre that is known as Hitchcockian.
If something is suppressing free speech or is identified as being destructive to the welfare of an open society….
…it is Orwellian.
Named after George Orwell. The author that made everyone paranoid about Big Brother watching every step we take.
Probably the most famous person to be given adjective status is William Shakespeare. Everything associated with the greatest writer in the history of mankind is known as Shakespearean.
Why can’t I give the world the Jumboesque movement or period?
Started in 1989 in the Ten Year Treasury Note trading pit at the Chicago Board of Trade. The Jumboesque Period has become a major phenomenon in my own mind.
It is a movement known for its gregarious style. It is filled with fun loving and passionate feelings towards the world.
You can picture it having thick thighs and a robust bootie. The Jumboesque style of music can range from Beethoven to the Beastie Boys.
Something Jumboesque is usually boisterous since it was formed during the Open Outcry period in trading commodities.
The Jumboesque philosophy is based on getting straight F’s in life. Built on a Foundation strengthened by Faith, Family and Friendship.
Jumboesque is a combination of prayer and swearing mixed with a Chicagonese accent.
Jumboesque can be kind to strangers, but mean to anyone that doesn’t use a turn signal.
A hotdog must not have anything to do with ketchup and pizza is always thin and crispy.
A Chicago style hotdog is Jumboesque. A thin crust pizza cut in squares and topped with sausage, green pepper and onions is considered Jumboesque.
Clothing found in a men’s Big and Tall store is the Jumboesque style.
Any professional sports team formed after 1976 is an expansion team and not considered Jumboesque. Old school is commonly used by fans of Jumboesque.
You will only find Grawbowskis involved in the Jumboesque movement. Smiths are shunned and not accepted.
Jumboesque women are passionate and voluptuous. Jumboesque men are grateful and full of love and astonishment. Thus the term that is often used…
….JumboLove
Today’s quote comes from a ZZ Top song called “Jumbo just left Chicago and he’s heading to New Orleans.”
If anything comes from the Jumboesque movement…
… let it be astonishing and touched with gregarious passion for humanity.
All of you should award yourself with an adjective. Don’t limit yourself with a pronoun.
Reach for the stars and continue getting straight F’s
