Covidiot, n. | Definition: Mashup of “COVID” and “idiot.” An epithet usually used to describe (or shame) either a person who doesn’t believe the coronavirus is a real thing, or a person who puts others at risk by flouting COVID safety protocols. Example: “You and your fellow Covididiot are the reasons why this virus keeps on spreading!”Covidiot, maskwholes, anti-maskers, we got plenty of those.

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Herd Immunity, n. | According to the World Health Organization, it "is the indirect protection from an infectious disease that happens when a population is immune either through vaccination or immunity developed through previous infection." It is also known as population immunity. "People who do not want to get vaccinated are the ones preventing herd immunity from happening."

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Emaskulation, n. | Definition: A mental condition experienced by some adolescents and adults, primarily male-identified, characterized by the delusion that taking steps to limit the transmission of COVID-19 (e.g., wearing a mask, social distancing) will diminish their strength, vigor and overall standing among peers. It may be an aspect of chronic insecurity, denialism and/or aggressive indifference to the well-being of others. “Stan always refuses hand sanitizer —He'd rather get Covid than suffer from emaskulation.”

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Quaranteen, n. | Definition: Young people who have spent some part of their teenage years in lockdown or quarantine (see: “quarantine”) during the pandemic. Used by adults in a plaintive manner; used by quaranteens with an air of bragging about how much harder they’ve had it than their parents did when they were teenagers. “Mom, you can’t keep taking our devices away! We’re quaranteens, there’s literally nothing else to do!”

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Real pants, outdoor pants, human pants, n. | Pants that are made of any rigid, binding material such as denim or khaki, that we once wore every day in the Before Times and no longer remember why. The opposite of soft pants: forgiving, loosefitting garments in unobstructive knits, worn with sudden regularity beginning in March 2020 (e.g., pajama bottoms, leggings, sweatpants, joggers). “I had to take the dog out for a walk so I finally changed out of my soft pants into real pants. It was awful.”

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Maskne, n. | Definition: Acne resulting from excessive mask-wearing — often occurs if mask has not been laundered or switched out enough."Skincare companies should start making products dedicated to maskne"— S.L.Masky-matchy, adj. | Definition: Used to describe a fashionable person whose mask and outfit match. “Those white Vans are so masky-matchy with that white mask!”Outdoor setup, n. | Definition: The facilities you have created or amassed for outdoor socializing throughout the COVID-19 period “Between our fire pit and portable home theater,we’ve got a killer outdoor setup on our patio.”

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The ’Rona, n. | Yet another colloquial term for the terrible coronavirus. Example: “Send Jack a get well soon text.I heard he's got the 'Rona”Socially distanced meetup, n. | An outdoor date or hangout where you and one other person or a small group of friends socialize outside and at a distance while wearing masks. Usually occurs at a park or in a backyard. “I’m seeing some friends today for a socially distanced meetup where we won’t be hugging or high-fiving and plan to reminisce about life before the pandemic the whole time.”

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Anti-maskers, n., pl. | Definition: People who refuse to wear a mask or who believe they should not be required to wear a mask to engage in civil society. “The anti-maskers think it is unreasonable that they should be asked to wear a mask before entering a store.”Maskhole, n. adj.| Yes, its the mask-related version (sort of) of a certain profanity. And, yes, it applies to those folks — or, as Urban Dictionary so bluntly puts it, those "selfish idiots" — who refuse to wear a mask for any number of unenlightened reasons. "That maskwhole is putting us all in danger."

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Hand distinction(system), n. | Definition: The act of designating one hand (or finger, in which case we call it “finger distinction”) to touch “outside,” potentially coronavirus-infected surfaces when you’re in public. Generally, one hand is designated the “touching hand” and the other is reserved for more hygienic purposes, such as scratching an itch on your person. Example: “Oh no! I screwed up my hand distinction system.adjusting my glasses with the hand I just used to grab the grocery cart!”

The One Hand Distinction System

Pandemic pet, n. | A dog, cat, bird, hamster or other cute pet similar to the thousands of animals that people acquired after the pandemic emptied offices and stay-home orders resulted in people working from home for months. “The run on people going out to get pandemic pets emptied animal shelters — one of the few silver linings of the coronavirus pandemic.”Plans, n., pl. | A historical term used to describe social engagements people in the Before Times were able to make with other people — frequently in public, among crowds of other humans. “Who has plans any more?”

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Superspreader, n. | Person or event who, or that, through negligence, triggers a COVID-19 outbreak. “Bob’s Thanksgiving dinner became a superspreader event when batty Aunt Barb brought her entire book club and everyone shared food and no one wore masks! Now they all have COVID-19!”Takeout, n. | Going to a restaurant to pick up food so that you don’t have to cook dinner. The default dining-out option in the COVID-19 era. “Let’s go get takeout tonight. Whaddya want? Pizza? Burgers? Noodles?”

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Zoom, n. | The company that provides a video conferencing platform. It zoomed — pun fully intended! — into public consciousness as the coronavirus pandemic forced the aforementioned hordes of office workers into work-from-home mode in March 2020. To be used as a verb or noun, akin to the noun/verb “Google.”“Let’s Zoom later today to talk about your investment.”

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Going out, v. | a historical term that in the Before Times used to mean to carry on a regular romantic or sexual relationship. Now seldom used because with the advent of Covid the only welcome definition of 'going out' is to be able to leave the home. "He was going out with my best friend"

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Before Times, n. | Definition: Denotes a time before the coronavirus pandemic and multiple crises: attempted insurrections, civil rights movements and climate crises — that have piled on since the pandemic began. “Remember back in the Before Times when we used to just casually touch door handles?”

The Before Times

Quarantini, n.| A mashup of "quarantine" and "martini," this is any <a href="https://blog.cheapism.com/easy-summer-cocktails/">cocktail you mix at home </a> instead of going out to a bar. It's a word that also showed up on a lot of restaurants' new takeout menus in places where to-go cocktails became legal. "I like my quarantiji shaken, not stirred"Long Haulers, n. adj | A term used to describe people who experience COVID-19 symptoms for months after being diagnosed, and long after subsequently testing negative. "That long hauler has been sick for 2 months now."

Quarantini

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Koji Miso (麹味噌)This miso is&nbsp;made with large quantities of koji, producing miso with a sweet and mild taste, a chunky texture, deep aroma, and rich flavor. Koji miso can be made of rice, barley, or&nbsp;soybean, but the ratio of koji used in miso is higher and the koji grains are visible.

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Kome Miso A category of miso made with white rice; most common type miso Genmai MisoMade with brown rice giving it a unique, nutty, flavor; a newer variety of miso that's becoming popular in N. America Mugi MisoMade with barley grains, has a long fermentation period, a reddish/dark brown color and a deep, earthy flavor Mame MisoMostly soybeans and very little grains. The soybeans cause it to darken and have a very rich flavor*Hatcho miso- a type of mame miso Soba MisoBuckwheat is added to soba miso during fermentation, has a similar taste to other buckwheat products like soba noodles, uncommon

Types of Miso According to its Ingredients

AKA MISO 赤味噌Made from about 70% soybean and 30% rice/barley. Instead of boiled, the soybeans are steamed before koji is added.&nbsp;Red miso contains the highest levels of protein of all types of miso.&nbsp;Despite its name red miso's color can range from deep amber to chestnut. The color being due to the Maillard reaction when the amino acids in the soybeans react with the sugars, resulting to browning. Red miso will continue to brown with more time. The long fermentation period of about 1 to 1. 5 years results in the darker colored, strong and salty miso paste (13%).&nbsp;

3 Main Subtypes of Miso: RED MISO

Awase Miso 合わせ味噌Awase miso mixes red and white miso together for a product that combines the delicateness of white miso with the robustness of red, because of this, it is more versatile and can be used for any purposes.

3 SubTypes of Miso: BLENDED MISO

The taste of miso is usually categorized into:1. Sweet (Ama Miso 甘味噌)2. Mild (Amakuchi Miso 甘口味噌)3.&nbsp;Salty (Karakuchi Miso 辛口味噌) based on the ratio of salt and koji used.

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Other Types of Miso you should know about:Hatcho miso（八丁味噌) an all-soybean miso made in the Tokai region (now the 3 prefectures of Aichi, Mie and Gifu). It was said to have been served to the emperor and is held in high regard. It's about a medium on the sweet/strength/saltiness scale, and is a good general purpose miso.Moromi miso (もろみ味噌) - a mildly salty, chunky miso, usually with added grains of rice or barley that's meant to be eaten as a condiment rather than used in cooking. It's used like a dip on raw vegetables and so on.

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Sendai Miso&nbsp;(仙台味噌) A dark reddish brown miso produced in Miyagi prefecture (Sendai is the prefectural capital of Miyagi). Although made with the same ingredients as Shinshu and Saikyo miso, it contains more soybeans than rice. Despite its higher sodium content (11-13%), its saltiness is balanced out by a longer fermentation period making Sandai miso rich and delicious even on its own that it’s often called namemiso&nbsp;(なめみそ, “lickable miso”).

Useful Miso FYIs:Other Types of Miso You Should Know About

There are 3 main subtypes of miso. They are red, white, and awase.&nbsp;White Miso / SHIRO MISO 白味噌Its more yellowish beige color(than white) due to the soybeans' boiling process which prevents the Maillard reaction.&nbsp;Its made with about 40% soybean and 60% rice/barley and a shorter fermentation time which results in a milder taste and lighter color.&nbsp;

3 Main SubTypes Of Miso: WHITE MISO

1. Color as an indicator of the miso's age and saltiness. The color of miso ranges from light yellow-brown to reddish brown to dark chocolate brown; the flavor from mildly, salty to sweet to strong and very salty. The longer a miso is aged, the deeper in color and flavor it gets. Light colored misos are often younger than dark colored ones. So, generally speaking, the lighter the color, the less salty (or even sweeter) the miso is.

Organic or GMIf you want miso thats made from soy beans that are organically grown (not genetically modified) look for ones that say yuuki (有機. Most if not all miso that say mutenka (無添加）or additive-free are also non-GM .&nbsp;If the miso is made from "kokusan" (国産) or domestic (Japanese) soy beans; this usually means that it's made from non-GM, happy soy beans.&nbsp; 6. Gluten freeUnless the miso contains barley (麦、mugi) or wheat (小麦、komugu) it is gluten-free, unless it has some not-traditional additives

5. With/without dashiSince miso is so often used in conjunction with dashi stock, some misos already have dashi added to them. These are usually labeled dashi iri （だし入り）If you don't want one with dashi, look for additive-free or mutenka (無添加）misoIf you can't tell from the label, look at the ingredient list - it should only have soy beans, salt, rice or barley (if they used), and some fermentation ingredients [usual listed as koji (麹)]

Other types of miso you should know aboutShinshu (信州味噌), the yellow misoOriginally produced in Nagano prefecture (Shinshu 信州 during feudal times). It is made with rice koji, soybeans, and salt. It contains less rice koji and 10-12% sodium content. It has a long fermentation periodIts texture is smooth and the color can range from yellow-brown to beige. It’s a great all-purpose miso as it’s mild and will suit any dish. Around 40% of the miso produced in Japan and abroad is Shinshu miso.

4. Japanese or non-Japanese misoCommercially available Japan-made miso is usually aged for 6 months to 2 years. It may be useful to note that misos made by Eden Foods in the U.S. or Clearspring in the UK may have not been aged as long, and therefore do not have depth of flavor. I've tried them myself so I suggest going for the authentic miso imported from Japan; that is if you want the real miso experience.&nbsp;

(西京味噌) - a priced golden yellow miso traditionally made in the Kyoto/Kansai region. Its sweetness comes from the sugar byproduct produced during fermentation [like in amazake) , low sodium content (5-7%), higher rice koji ratio to soybeans, and a short fermentation periodMakes for a good dipping sauce/condiment, and is used as a sweetener in baked goods by some Japanese chefs. Due to its lower salt content, it doesn't keep as well as other miso types so it must be kept refrigerated.The recipe in the Nobu restaurant group website that uses white sugar is just a sweet miso sauce, NOT Saikyo miso

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3. Shelf life&nbsp;You can definitely keep unopened miso at room temperature, though it is suggested that you keep it in a cool, dark area.&nbsp;But once opened, the best way to store miso which is considered a living food; according to manufacturers is to store it well covered in a refrigerator. If stored in a freezer the temperature must be higher than 25F or -5C to prevent it from freezing and to maintain its taste and aroma. Though it won't go 'off' that fast, consume it within a year of purchase

Miso is a traditional Japanese condiment made by fermenting soybeans with salt and koji, a type of mold used to create a wide variety of fermented foods in Japan. Often, additional ingredients, such as barley, rice, seaweed or even dashi are added to add complexity to the flavor. The result is a thick, somewhat granular paste that is salty, somewhat savory, with an ever-so-slightly sour fragrance. Not only it is added to broths, it is also an ingredient in marinades, salad dressings, and sauces. It has a fairly strong flavor, so in whatever way you choose to use it, a little goes a long way.

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Here’s a scenario: you’ve got your recipe picked out and all of your ingredients in order. Except one-- miso paste. So you head into the store to pick some up, but upon arriving, you see roughly ten different varieties on the shelf! What now? Which one do you choose? Will choosing one over another ruin your recipe? The answer to that is most likely not, but some types of miso are better suited to some uses than others. To understand this better, it helps first to understand a bit more about what

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Filipinos love celebrating our holidays—and the food that comes with it. It’s become tradition for them to create feasts, from simple to lavish, to bring their families together, no matter what the occasion, but there are certain seasons where they celebrate a little bit more.

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3. <a href="https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/lifestyle-and-entertainment/signs-pinoy-christmas-eden" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SOMEONE YELLS "PICTURE - PICTURE" EVERY FEW MINUTES OR SO</a>When in a Pinoy get-together, anytime you hear someone say “picture, picture!”, you better get yourself camera-ready, stat! – lest you end up having a photo of yourself chewing midway or grinning but with eyes half closed. Filipinos wait for no one. So always be ready to put your Next-top-model face on. Smize!

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2. <a href="https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/lifestyle-and-entertainment/signs-pinoy-christmas-eden" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CHILDREN MAKE THEIR ROUNDS OF MANO TO THE ELDERS</a>Filipinos have much respect for the elders, and&nbsp;pagmamano&nbsp;is one of the many gestures that they do to honor their elders. Normally, it’s done by children of all ages to their grandparents, and to aunts and uncles.&nbsp;Filipinos don’t make a beeline for the dining table without first paying their respects to all the older relatives with a&nbsp;mano&nbsp;– hug and kiss on the cheek.

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The holiday season is widely celebrated in the Philippines. In the last decade alone, expectations of a happy Christmas have increased by more than 10%, with 64% of Filipinos saying they expect a happy Christmas in 2007 compared to 77% in 2017.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the last decade, expectations of a happy Christmas have increased by more than 10%. Why do Filipinos love Christmas? Sociologists Dr Cornelio of Ateneo de Manila and Dr Sapitula of UP will tell us.

Why Filipinos Love Christmas

2. WIDE COMMERCIALIZATION &amp; GIFT-GIVINGChristmas is a happy time of the year because of its commercialization and practice of gift-giving"The joy of the family is intertwined with the joys of travel, gifts, bountiful feasts, sale.."(C)The monetary dimension of festivals: people are willing to spend. More so because gifts are expected as a way of reaffirming ties. Gift-giving renews the sense of obligation we have for one another (S)Since the season calls for spending on gifts, travel, and the celebration itself, those who can afford to celebrate may expect it to be a happier occasion

1. FESTIVALS, FAMILIES, TRADITIONS- because its regarded as a festival. There is already the expectation of celebration that sets it apart from other days/seasons of the year(Sapitula) - Filipinos also celebrate Christmas as a largely religious occasion with over 80% of the population considered Catholic(Cornelio)- “The positive outlook towards Christmas is partly influenced by the way the Church celebrates it. There's a very positive disposition towards the arrival of Christ. The Filipino's happy disposition is religious

- the traditions and the religious practices&nbsp;that mark the season are also what gives Filipinos a sense of ownership of Christmas (Sapitula)- Christmas is widely celebrated as a time for family. Even OFWs who live and work overseas come home to the Philippines for the holidays- Christmas is very cultural too. Itd a time when families are reunited. Christmas is not just about the birth of a child as much as it is about the family itself,” (Cornelio)

“I&nbsp;think more Filipinos are getting richer, so they are expecting a happier Christmas…Purchasing power does not technically kill cultural expectations – it stays there, and I think part of the reason why people are looking forward to it is they have the means to fully abide by cultural expectations of how it's celebrated,” Sapitula

Christmas And The Filipinos' Purchasing Power

Filipinos are a tight-knit bunch. They use any occasion as an excuse to get together and celebrate.&nbsp;The biggest, most important celebration of the year is of course Christmas. It’s such a big deal that preparations begin several weeks, if not months, prior.&nbsp;Pinoy Christmas get-togethers are, indeed, worth waiting the whole year for: there’s a seemingly endless supply of delicious and memorable holiday fare, fun and games. Friends, family, and relatives all gathered together in one place.

Pinoy Christmas Get-together 

4. <a href="https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/lifestyle-and-entertainment/signs-pinoy-christmas-eden" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KARAOKE</a>Filipinos love to sing, and the existence of a videoke microphone or machine in practically every home is a testament to this.&nbsp;At parties and get-togethers, this automatically becomes one of the highlights. Almost everyone takes turns belting out tunes, from classic ballads to angst-ridden pop songs, from KPop to inspiring anthems. Once someone starts, it almost never stops. Videoke sessions last throughout the day and into late night, when the kids are tucked in and the older ones begin drinking and bantering

5. <a href="https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/lifestyle-and-entertainment/signs-pinoy-christmas-eden" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CHEESE EVERYWHERE</a>Sprinkled on spaghetti, rolled up like spring rolls, even mixed in&nbsp;caldereta&nbsp;and&nbsp;buko&nbsp;salad!&nbsp;They even have the big-ass block of Kraft Eden cheese out on the table, all ready for snacking, grating and sprinkling!Pinoys looooove their cheese, and no party would be complete without it. Filipinos believe that cheese has the power to upgrade any dish it is added to. They put liberal amounts of it on pretty much everything. Even when picture-taking, before the flash goes off, someone yells "Say Cheese" and that would make everyone grin from ear to ear

3. ITS A SEASON THAT ALLOWS FILIPINOS TO SEE THE GOOD THINGSFor Cornelio, this has allowed Christmas to become universally celebrated, regardless of its religious essence.With the challenges Filipinos face everyday for the rest of the year, how are Filipinos still able to see Christmas as a happy time of the year?“Many Filipinos are always looking for good things. Christmas is one of those seasons that allow us to see the good things…We're happy when things end right. Christmas is a good way of ending things right, even if it's just ephemeral,” (Cornelio)

For Sapitula and Cornelio, the two dimensions are intertwined.&nbsp;&nbsp;“They mutually reinforce each other. They’re always connected because there are always commercial implications of religious practices.(S)While the essence of Christmas is religious in character, a lot of economic activity is spurred because values of Christmas may be expressed economically."You don't affirm ties by just saying 'We’re friends.' You really give something as gifts to be able to physically demonstrate the ties still exist,” (Sapitula)

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1. <a href="https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/lifestyle-and-entertainment/signs-pinoy-christmas-eden" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A PROGRAMME THAT INCLUDES A TALENT SHOW/CONTEST</a>Pinoy Get-togethers aren’t eat-and-run affairs. Any Pinoy celebration, from annual company-wide Christmas parties to clan reunions, would have a programme which usually includes a prayer, quick opening remarks from the organizer/family head/company, and other what-have-yous before digging into a sumptuous feastPart of that “what-have-yous” is a talent show/contest in which Filipinos(sometimes begrudgingly) showcase their talent especially if it means getting additional&nbsp;pamasko&nbsp;from the elders or a nice prize from the bosses

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Sociologists explain why the holiday season is so widely celebrated in the country

Why do Filipinos love to celebrate Christmas?

The Filipinos' preference for a sense of community is evident in their Filipino music&nbsp;While classical Western music follows the 7-note diatonic scale ("do re mi"),traditional Filipino music has "no isolated notes," (de Leon).Its "bridged by slides/a microtonal continuum"A Western singer could jump from "mi" to "fa" in 1 step--a jump too big for a traditional Filipino singer. They would instead sing every note that lies between "mi" and "fa"--notes Westerners didn't even know existed resulting to the&nbsp;hagod&nbsp;style of singing,in which the singer seems to caress every note.

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