Date of Performance: 02/11/2025

Nationality: American

Occupation: Student

Primary Language: English

Residence: Los Angeles, CA

“What’s on the docket for today?”

Context: Subject’s father uses this expression to inquire as to what she’s doing for the day. Subject isn’t fully clear as to the origin of the expression, but stated “[her father] is a lawyer, so I assume it’s on the technical side”.

Analysis: According to the Oxford dictionary, a docket is “a calendar or list of cases for trial or people having cases pending” and is of North American origin. Thus, it makes sense that the subject’s father, being a lawyer, would bring his professional vocabulary with him in his personal life, perhaps in a slightly comedic manner.