h 2 7 Hooey Meaning: • Nonsense "[S]he investigates rituals and attends conventions, and takes part in all manners of bunkum and hooey, or rather, magic and the supernatural." -- Rick Kleffel, "Christine Wicker is 'Not In Kansas Anymore'" (2006) Facts: Hooey is the magic word used to activate the "Magic Hooey Stick" for testing psychic ability. Spectators may also be encouraged to recite the following mantra to warm up the stick: "Itzabeem locotada manzuneetee kolaseetseim."4 Ho'okalakupua Facts: Ho'okalakupua is a Hawaiian word for "magic," referring to "use of the spiritual power [mana] that is resident within nature. . . . [A]ny use of mana to create wondrous change was an act of magic."44 Hoopla There's a lot of hoopla that goes on to make the event much more interesting. -- W.C. Madden & John Peterson, The College World Series (2005) Meanings: • Attention-attracting commotion -- Evan Morris, "The Word Detective" (200 ) • Boisterous celebration -- Evan Morris, "The Word Detective" (200 ) Origins: Hoopla originated in the late 19th century as a "simple shout of excitement or surprise."45 Facts: Hoopla is the proper name of the carnival game in which one tosses small wooden hoops over square pegs.46 4 John Banister-Marx, "The Incredible Magic Hooey Stick" (1998) 44 Scott Cunningham, Hawaiian Magic and Spirituality (2001) 45 Ibid. 46 Ibid.