The Evolution of Whatever

The word “whatever” used to be a welcome guest at parties.

It would arrive in elegant attire and hang out with the likes of — You’re Welcome, After You and My Pleasure.

Used either as a pronoun or an adjective it held its head high, offering the user a choice.

“Whatever you would like, my dear,” said the stately gentleman, pointing to an assortment of vibrators.

“I see no point whatever in confusing the situation,” replied the slew-breasted woman, her hand resting gently on her friend’s manhood.