Etymology

Josh and Donna, during the 'Bartlet for America 1998' campaign, 100 words.


"Your parents are great. I loved the cheese spread," Josh said as they drove to the Madison headquarters from her parents' house.

She shook her head. "Enough with the cheese jokes."

"Why? I had a 'gouda' time."

"Ha ha. Anyway, they liked you, and that I'm working for such a powerful man."

"Your dad wanted me to watch out for you, you know. He said you like to date 'goobers'. Like you're from Mayberry or something."

"Josh! I hate that term of his. Promise me you won't call my boyfriends 'goobers'."

Josh smiled wickedly at her. "How about 'gomers', then?"