If you think Tim Tebow won't last, you still could be right. But Tebowing isn't going anywhere.
The Global Language Monitor now acknowledges Tebowing -- the act of taking a knee in prayer during an athletic contest -- as part of the English language.
According to a press release obtained by USA Today, the influential GLM says the wildfire usage of Tebowing "has seldom been equaled, mirroring, for example, the rate of adoption of the word Obamamania in 2008."
The term went viral in October with the help of Tebowing.com, which allows people to upload pictures of themselves or others striking the iconic pose. The top 10 list on the site includes, "Deep Seabowing,""TeBarking," and "ToddlerTebowing."
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn did some celebrity Tebowing after winning a skiing event last week. Of course, with the Kim Kardashian news cycle fading, this has led to desperate speculation that Vonn and Tebow are dating.
Vonn publicly shot down the rumors Monday.
"Just because I 'Tebow' doesn't mean I'm dating him," she told The Associated Press.
It's important people understand the limitations of Tebowing. Thanks, Lindsey.
