Differentiating between terms: Glistophiles and Glistorazzi or Glistoratzi
According to the copyright, Glistophiles are defined as “the individuals who are interested in, fascinated by, or attracted to the study of things, items, objects and or phenomena that sparkle or glitter.” In contrast, Glistorazzi or Glistoratzi are defined as “the individuals who actively pursue and/or are dedicated to the acquisition of things, items, objects and/or phenomena that sparkle and/or glitter.”
While one individual can assume both pursuits simultaneously, it is not necessary to be considered a member of the Glistophilia community, and in some instances, it might be difficult or even impossible to achieve. For example, when considering naturally occurring glistophilic phenomena, the environment/atmospheric conditions contribute to the sparkling, glittering and/or shimmering qualities as we view the twinkling stars in the sky, a wide expanse of a body of sparkling water, or the prism effect of a rainbow when light enters a water droplet where it slows down and bends as it moves from air to denser water. The white light reflects off the inside of the droplet, separating into its component wavelengths (colors), so as the light exits the droplet, it creates a rainbow. In these aforementioned examples, for Glistorazzi or Glistoratzi, the actual acquisition or possession of phenomena such as these, would be indeed challenging.
However, as Glistophiles, learning and conducting research regarding naturally occurring environmental/atmospheric phenomena would require an adequate investment of time, effort, and perhaps even financial investment but the ultimate goal would not be to acquire or possess the thing, item, object and/or phenomena of their interest, fascination or attraction.
Dr. Mary Ann Markey