1.31.2008

A "Human Moment."

Patrick: Shapka means "undefined."

[A minute or two passes.]

Matt (softly, but with conviction): I don't think shapka means "undefined," but rather, is undefined. (According to my computer's language translator.)

Matt, your suggestion was correct. Thank you for drawing attention to this error of mine (I like to think of it as a "human moment"), comical--and embarrassing--as it was.

Actual Definition: An ushanka (уша́нка) [uˈʂan.kə] is a Russian fur cap with ear flaps that can be tied up to the crown of the cap, or tied at the chin to protect the ears from the cold. In the English-speaking world, it is referred to as a shapka (шáпкa), from the Russian language word for "hat." Ushanka literally translates as "ear-flaps hat."

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