"Totally Twikitty"

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 Exploring "Totally Twikitty" in Creativity

Background

In Regina Pacelli’s Whole Lotta Creativity Going On, Exercise 8 challenges us to dive into the phrase "totally twikitty." Since "twikitty" isn’t an established word, interpreting it opens a realm of creative possibilities. Right away, the combination of "kitty" and "twi" stirred up contrasting images and meanings for me.

 Initial Thoughts

My first thoughts went to classic, whimsical characters like Tweedledee and Tweedledum from Alice in Wonderland—characters that embody goofiness and a hint of silliness. "Totally twikitty," in this sense, felt like an expression of lighthearted, bird-brained humor. It suggests a quirky and carefree spirit, almost childlike in nature.

 Further Exploration

But as I explored further, the prefix “twi” led me to new interpretations. In one sense, it’s a form meaning “two,” which evoked images of duality, like twins or pairs. Twi is also a term referring to a group of people in Ghana who speak a mutually intelligible Kwa language. This connection shifted my vision of "twikitty" from lighthearted to something mysterious and majestic. I imagined twin black panthers, sleek and powerful, stalking through the dense greenery of an African jungle.


Conclusion

With "totally twikitty," Pacelli’s exercise pushes us to stretch our minds beyond the familiar. It encourages blending the silly and the serious, allowing us to explore the balance between lightheartedness and the unknown. This playful prompt showcases the boundless creativity that can arise from just a single, invented word.

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