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Definition of Sardoodledom
Mechanically contrived plot structure and stereotyped or unrealistic characterization in drama : STAGINESS, MELODRAMA

The authors of the world's great plays are not mere tricksters in Sardoodledom
— John Mason Brown

Named for Victorien Sardou, a 1908 French playwright criticized by G. B. Shaw for the supposed staginess of his plays.

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I moved to southern Arizona last year - still have yet to experience one these - but I surely will in the next two months. These dust storms are actually called "haboobs" and are prominent during the monsoon season which is typically June-August throughout Arizona & New Mexico. Which is quite interesting because those are the hottest months and although somewhat dangerous (floods/lightning) the monsoons begin a cooling down process (and immediate relief) which correlates with another 6 months of really nice weather.

Heheh, 'haboob'.

Thanks for the plug! This one is really cool, being a time lapse and all.>> ^eric3579:

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Hey! I was in this! Heard a big wind hit, went to look outside and it was like being on Mars. Red dust so thick I couldn't see the house behind us (maybe 50ft/15m) and a hell of a wind (I hear up to 60mph/100kph). Freaked the dog right out. Not the first one of these I've been in but probably the most dramatic.

By the way, the official name of these storms is, "haboob." Yes I just wanted to say boob. Seriously, it should be added to the tags though. Haboob that is, not boob.


Could you guys breath? That's insane. I'd probably die!

Hey! I was in this! Heard a big wind hit, went to look outside and it was like being on Mars. Red dust so thick I couldn't see the house behind us (maybe 50ft/15m) and a hell of a wind (I hear up to 60mph/100kph). Freaked the dog right out. Not the first one of these I've been in but probably the most dramatic.


By the way, the official name of these storms is, "haboob." Yes I just wanted to say boob. Seriously, it should be added to the tags though. Haboob that is, not boob.