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4. Bullkokka Brag. “There need not be a blatant, bald-faced lie for a brag to amount to a Bullkokka Brag; within its scope falls a variety of omissions and misdirections.”
“Smell kokka when one's bragging.” ― Toba Beta
I have a bag of these (well, maybe 1 that comes to mind). These are fun. This is also possibly a cultural matter, as some social styles practically demand exaggeration and hyperbole. That's merely the ante to stay in the convo.
Donald Byrd is a legendary dancer noted for his flair and demands placed on his dancers. During a break in one of his performances he asked for volunteers to step on stage and share a joke with a racial or ethnic bias in it. The performance, I should add, was about minstrel shows.
I'd just heard one and after I paused to recall the punch line, I volunteered. He waved me forward. So ...
A. I've performed under the direction of Donald Byrd.
B. I've performed on stage at one of our city's stellar regional theaters.
C. I performed a solo.
A good response is what I'm feeling now—Yeah, right.
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