sitting with their elbows on their knees in the defecatory posture of all athletes at rest,
Another great expression. How did he come up with this word “defecatory”? I mean, it’s perfect in its way of conveying both a striking visual image and a deeper subtextual meaning. This is the brilliance of DFW’s writing. He is so exact in his choices, and he has a mastery of the English language that few others can claim.
