It was first introduced in New York in the early 60's but never really caught on. The person who concocted the idea seemed to think it would benefit his profession by adding an element of surprise and save a little time and space. The name comes from a combined effort of latin mixed with a slang term used in his job. It even has a Spanish equivalent in which the word is spelt backwards. What is it, and how was it used in a recent parody of a well-known book series?

lanfranco

The interrobang?! I have to assume that this showed up in the "Harry Potter series." I'll work on it. http://www.onelang.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Interrobang May 03 05, 7:07 PM

peasypod

Alrighty, it was a give-away considering it was plastered on the link of your last question.... A yay to you, but perhaps I could be pedantic this time and say that you should re-read your link and tell me exactly what series it showed up in! May 03 05, 7:13 PM

lanfranco

It seems there is a "Barry Trotter" parody, and poor Barry has an interrobang scar on his forehead?! I shall have to look into this! http://www.dailyorange.com/news/2003/03/26/Feature/The-Truth.About.Harry.Potter-399317.shtml May 03 05, 7:15 PM

peasypod

Nice One. May 03 05, 7:17 PM

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