>Before there was Izzo, there was Iddig. It’s basically the same idea, add the first distinguishable syllable(s) to -iddig and be able to say it quickly. It sounds unintelligible until you listen to it carefully — then you can pick out the syllable(s). As far as I know it originates in the NJ area. I was first introduced to it about 3 years ago.

It’s a memory from Phil R. and Jess times, right about when I first came to the area and worked at Relay. It hit me as I was about to fall asleep, and it was one of those memories that I didn’t want to possibly lose.

We were hanging out in Phil’s basement and he was talking about “Iddig”. He was able to teach Jess pretty well, but I never quite obtained the linguistic skill needed to perfect the technique. I’m able to rattle off some phrases pretty well now, so maybe I could do it again if I tried — I wonder if Jess remembers how to do it?

That was one of those things that made Phil unique.

At any rate, I’m hoping to propagate the Iddig in response to Izzo.

Do it for Phil.