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Despite a technological burp of mini-laughable proportions we’re still pleased to present the all-new tease to the upcoming second season of Nitro Circus on MTV. Day late, dollar short, whatever. Just drop yer drawers and give a holler ’cause this dog will run come the night of Thursday, August 27th.

Anyway, onto the more sillier aspects of jackassworld that make one or two of us on the inside laugh on the outside. Last year, Nitro Circus executive producer Trip Taylor sent out a message announcing the availability of the “Supper Tease” to the first season*. He meant to type “super,” but, well, Trip is the first to admit he has a problem or two when it comes to spelling. This has, however, provided his production crews with an infinite amount of interstine giggles. Recently, in honor of Trip’s 40th birthday, one of these people—whom I shall simply refer to as “Welshie” to protect the innocent—came up with this list of classic “Tripphonics” moments from throughout the years:

TRIPPHONICS: A Brief Glossary of Infamous Terms

Lou Fronegro: In one’s excitement to invoke the name of a famous and burly celebrity, one may fumble on the pronunciation. For the record, the green fellow’s name is Lou Ferrigno.

Supper Tease: This is not actually a charming term for hors d’oeuvre or antipasto. In fact, it’s a lengthy promotional announcement preceding the season premiere of a television series.

Charles Wilber Taylor III: Granted, the post-production process on a major Paramount motion picture can be stressful. So it’s understandable that when compiling final screen credits one may forget how to spell one’s name. Wilbur, Wilber, yadda yadda.

Berry Smoler: Arguably, he is a fruit. But it’s actually spelled “Barry.”

God morning, everyone!: While attempting to put on a brave and happy face in a wide-reaching Monday morning work-related email, it’s often best not to invoke the Lord on High and instead simply stick with the basics: good morning, good night, good job.

Debokal: This is not a city in India. This is “debacle,” as seen in a text message from the road: “shoot is a debokal.”

Caesar: Not the salad, but the uncontrollable spasms seen in epileptics or in juveniles witnessing frenetic activity on film. For example, “I’m afraid that when kids see jackass the movie they might have a caesar.”

Good job, Welshie! And since I’m on an inside joke roll, here’s one last humdinger for the road: “Thnaks, Steve!”

* To Trip’s credit, he was not the person at MTV responsible for first calling their new show “Nirto Circus” in 2008.

(photo by Sean Cliver; Riverside, CA; 2009)

If you’ve an ear for music the song used in the trailer is “Heart Attack America” by The Bronx.

more nitro circus:

	watch: behind the scenes with nitro circus
	more nitro circus on jackassworld