Pleistocene Philology

DECIPHERING THE FIRST BLOG KNOWN TO MAN

Numerous attempts were made to decipher the meaning of Neandethal graffiti. Joseph Kirchner's interpretation of the prehistoric words is probably the best known early modern European attempt at decipherment. The real breakthrough came with the discovery of the Flint Cave graffiti as this standard-bearer dictionary presented a version of the same text in parallel with a Uro-Finnic translation. This was a major triumph for Hungarians and for the young discipline of Pleistocene Philology.

Blorgh - Very very archaic term for "blog".

Brrr - Word pointing out freezing temperatures (if written in all capital letters indicates the Ice Age). Can be generically translated with the current English word for "cold".

Chomp - Onomatopoeic word indicating the act of consuming food. It could also indicate simple salivation. Similar to current English "Yum!"

Thump - Onomatopoeic word indicating excitement, usually repeated, and imitating the sound of the heartbeat. Similar to current English online slang "I heart".

Urgh - An vocal expression of excitement, surprise, amazement, or awe. Similar to current English "Wow!"

Wham - Onomatopoeic word indicating the act of hitting with a club, usually repeated.