Namely, 118

NAMELY

eponyms (EP-uh-nimz)

words based on or derived from a person's name.

First Known Use: mid-19^th century

“What’s in a Name?”

Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, 2.2­

118: sad sack: an awkward, dull, and foolish person (from a cartoon character created in 1942 by George Baker, 1915–1975; first known use, 1943)

Oh, don’t be such a sad sack, Yo—

It doesn’t really earn you much

(No money, food, or dates and such);

Instead, you reap just what you sow.

Yes, everyone around you now—

From friends to enemies and more—

Get sadder—and it’s such a bore.

Remove that frown that’s on your brow

And on your lips—just try a smile—

Remember things that made you laugh—

A funny joke, a colleague’s gaffe—

Life is a circus—not a trial!