Words of the Times

The English language never fails to rise to the occasion when needed and now is no exception. There are numerous slang dictionaries and other more formal dictionaries filled with modern words invented to fill a gap in the lexicon. Salon had an amusing article, Words no longer fail us containing a few such specimens of our linguistic flexibility;

• Fatuwa - n. Anything fatuous or profoundly silly declared as a religious directive.
• Gaytriotism - n. Improbable devotion of gays in the military who know full well that, if they're lucky enough to survive the war, the reward for their service may be a dishonorable discharge. It is not known -- since no one is telling -- whether this is bravery or just a form of denial.
• Patrioteering - n. Shameless, legal exploitation of national flag fervor for corporate gain. Generally free of direct reference to charitable causes, and may include the words "easy payments" or "postage and handling." As if you want more mail now.
• S.U.V. - abbr. For "Suddenly Undesirable Vehicle." What your SUV will become after hastening the arrival of the next oil shortage.

Now, what I want to know is what is so 'sudden' in the S.U.V.? I think it should be Seriously Undesireable Vehicle :)