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When, if ever, will the name Madoff be used synonamously with the meaning of "rippoff"?

Asked by RealEyesRealizeRealLies (30951points) June 29th, 2009

We do this all the time. Calling someone a “Nazi”, or accusing someone of being a “Little Hitler” is common enough to associate the essence of being with popular terminology.

Think “Kevorkian” as used by Conservatives to illustrate a heartless murderer of the helpless.

Last night I pulled a “Homer”, using a shoe for a hammer.

Does Madoff deserve this company? How about Bush?

Does the term “jonesing” have anything to do with Jim Jones and Jonestown, Guyana?

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