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Discusses language and the use of colloquialisms. Impact of the prefix franken- on genetic engineering; The use of sentence fragments in United States campaign slogans; The proper use of sentence fragments as described by University of Chicago linguistics professor James McCawley.

Offers observations on language usage. Definition of the suffix -oid through the example of classic American radio; Factoid; Syllogoid; A discussion of radio comedy and classic radio lines.

Comments on English words and phrases used in current events. Use of the word "prebuttal" in an article about Nevada Senator Harry Reid; Definition of "rebuttal," and observation that in the fast-paced media, a rebuttal is already too late; Origination of the word, which is attributed to Al Gore during U.S. President Bill Clinton's campaign for reelection; Use of the prefix "pre-" to create new words.

Discusses the use of prefixes to convey size. Examples of words that convey the infinitely small and incomprehensibly huge, such as "nanosecond," "attosecond," and the prefix "giga" from the Greek word for "giant."

Discusses the various uses of suffixes to designate the followers of and staffers for United States presidential candidates. `McGovernites'; `Nixonites'; Workers for President George Bush's campaign known as `Bushies'; Use of the phrase `radical middle' ; Description of the political rhetoric known as `Perotspeak.'