The word Katrina means “pure.” [1]
Following Hurricane Katrina some folks made a verb out of it and implied the storm was “purifying” sinful New Orleans, punishing the city for it wickedness.
I think that kind of logic, though convenient for those who still believe in magic, is utter nonsense.
That being said, I noticed today that a new storm is brewing in the Caribbean.
Name: Gustav. [2]
Meaning: “staff of the gods.”[3]
“Staff” as in the thing the “gods” use to hit people with.
Not exactly re-assuring.
One piece of advice to the citizens of New Orleans: if it looks like Gustav is coming anywhere near the city, run.
