There's a word for numbers that look like this - they start out one way, reverse in the middle and end up the same way they started.
Words can do that too: the name "Otto" for instance.
I just can't remember what it's called. "File guy" has a lot more searching to do in the old brain at 60 than he did thirty years ago.
What's that word?
Here's a hint...It is kinda like an oxymoron...but not...- Darin
And no, with all the BILLY MAYS STUFF in the news, it is not OXYCLEAN!
Palindrome!
My personal Favorite is "Satan Oscillate My Metallic Sonatas"
(just because those are very hard words to work in backwards)
Mike,
Now I understand why "file guy" wasn't doing a good job finding the word! I never knew it. Palindrome, huh? (So "huh" is a palindrome... LOL)
Darin,
I wonder if Billy Mays knew the word?! Thanks for being the first to comment.
Mike in Tucson
Ding! Palindrome is correct! You remember that Mike...it was the sequel to the movie Beyond Thunderdome....remember now...Beyond Palindrome! - Hey, can you email me your new business address?? Thanks! Darin
Aww man, Mike M. beat me to it. Palindrome, of course. I love palindromes (for no particular reason). Love to see them on my AR dashboard (and only saw one once), love to see them on the car's odometer (and make a point of watching for them there).
Here's my one and only AR palindrome that I too captured a while back. But I think it is a really cool one. Its like a double palindrome -- or a palindrome within a palindrome if you prefer. :-)
Yeah, "huh" is a palindrome. So is "Bob". And so is "LOL", that is, if we all agree to include acronyms. :-)
My Mom and Dad are SO palindromic. :) Kate Ford
Kate,
So we can say that your folks live in a world of Palindrama? :)
CJ,
I knew you would know the answer. I think I commented on your 242,242 post.
Mike in Tucson
Mike,
The word is in deed "palindrome!"
I just wanted to toot in.
Bill
I i missed the Ohio one... Oh well, Those kinds of things are fascinating for some reason. Those points just racking up too!
Mike,
Quite a fun post you got here I will admit. I enjoyed reading the funny comments above. I will have to capture an AR points palindrome the next time it happens.
I never heard the word either...at first I thought Mike was making a political statement!LOL
Mike, I was kinda wondering that myself. Thanks. Paladin - have to remember that one. OOH, wasn't he a hired gun? I get so easily confused...
Helping you live your American dream...
Michael,
You remind me of the actor who played Paladin. Now if only I could remember his name...
Joan,
I had to go back and read the post to see what could have been left/right about it. LOL
Jerry,
It was fun!
Judi,
Ditto. It's fascinating.
Bill,
Toot?! Let's not go there. :)
Mike in Tucson
GOOD MORNING MIKE! I always say things like this are "good luck"! -- Gab
Gab,
Thanks for stopping by!
Mike in Tucson
Since I'm getting here late, I read through all the comments to see if anyone had the answer. Since they did....
However, I see the other question about Paladin. Paladin was played by Richard Boone in "Have Gun, Will Travel." Boone also co-wrote (along with Johnny Western and Sam Rolfe, all names that should be familiar to music lovers) the theme song, "The Ballad of Paladin." Johnny Western performed the theme song.
Palindromes.....neat how you even noticed it! Ahh I see you have the answer already :-)
Mike,
In Germany we call them "Schnapszahl" (try and pronounce that). It means liquor number, because that's how drunk people might see it.
Sandy,
Thanks for the chuckle!
Liz,
Everyone but me knew the answer! LOL
Russel,
Thanks for the link. It brings back memories from my childhood--the days of black and white TV.
Mike in Tucson
Oh this made me laugh. One of my assistants who is MS WORDIE used that word with me one day and I looked at her and saind - huh? What the heck is that! She comes up with more words than any of us would ever know - make for an interesting office! Sure puts me in my place!!
I'm kind of liking the word Sandy introduced Schnapszahl. Ha - I'm going to use that next week and if my assistant knows that one - I give up!!!
OK, so I am a bit late..but look :
RACECAR, DEED, LEVEL, WOW, MADAM, CIVIC, ROTOR, EYE
Without a doubt,Mike Mueller has the best; "Satan Oscillate My Metallic Sonatas"
Margaret,
This is turning out to be one of my very favorite posts, because of the comments. It's sort of taken on a life of its own. Thanks for adding to the list!
Anna,
Will that assistant be with you on September 2nd? I love words, and I'm looking forward to that gathering.
Mike in Tucson