/ˈpɒlək/ pol-uhk
(verb). To divert or
derail a reasonably
functional internet message board by interjecting the unanswerable, indeterminate question 'what is (good?) art' into an otherwise perfectly good discussion cycle. After
Jackson Pollock, a famous artist who has spawned more discussions about 'what is art?' than anyone ever in history.
(Esteemed senior member of internet forum): "...after the last tornado it was spread across three states."
(
Squidly newby): "Yes, but was it art?"
(All other members): "Aw, man - you just
pollocked that thread!"
