Gerrymandering: It's a funny word for a not-so-funny maneuver (which is another funny word, btw ~ have you seen Eddie Izzard's schtick on the Heimlich Maneuver? ~ but I digress) in which politicians rejigger voting-district lines so that they will benefit their party. It's actually a much older practice than you might think. And where did that name come from, anyhow? (slideshow): http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/09/the-twisted-history-of-gerrymandering-in-american-politics/262369/#slide1
P.S., In case your interest has been piqued by that little parenthetical comment (and, come on, you know it has!): http://www.veoh.com/watch/v15368687KPjptnjM?h1=The+Heimlich+Maneuver
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