Circumlocution
My favourite periphrasis
The Modern Greek for a forum is τόπος όπου συζητουνται δημόσια θέματα --> for Liz's benefit, this means (if I can put it so crudely) "a place where popular topics are discussed".
That was the weird that was
Completely barking bonkers
Welcome to the assorted witterings and wisdom teeth of three students in the early nineties. There's nothing helpful in the introduction, but a twisty labyrinth leads down through kludgy bongles to an engine of searchery at the foot of the doodah. It's all text, you know. Goodbeep.
Gibbergoogle
Consult ye now the mighty Gibberbooks for honking mindblubber on any atypical topic!