http://www.itskeptic.org/nicholas-carr-and-demise-journalism Comments for "Nicholas Carr and the demise of journalism" en http://www.itskeptic.org/nicholas-carr-and-demise-journalism#comment-4128 <p>Not Kiwi. Actually i was unaware of the origin of it until you asked but it apparently orginates in Cockney rhyming slang - it is British. Those who are offended by very strong language should not <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berk" target="_blank">look any further</a> into this. I hasten to add that in its current Kiwi usage it is a very mild term to imply one is silly - I'd call my son a berk if he forgot his school gear. I meant nothing as strong as its original meaning :0</p> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:09:00 +0000 skeptic comment 4128 at http://www.itskeptic.org http://www.itskeptic.org/nicholas-carr-and-demise-journalism#comment-4127 <p>Personally my new word is 'BERK' - I think it's a great kiwi term eh?</p> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:40:36 +0000 ITIL citizen comment 4127 at http://www.itskeptic.org http://www.itskeptic.org/nicholas-carr-and-demise-journalism#comment-4109 <p>He does at least get points for using the word echolalia. That's officially now my word of the day.</p> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:43:14 +0000 Matt Povey comment 4109 at http://www.itskeptic.org