func·tion.
noun.
1. The action for which a person or thing is particularly fitted or employed
     stand ready
2. Assigned duty or activity
     follow the instructions
3. An official ceremony or a formal social occasion.
     records will be shattered
4. Something closely related to another thing and dependent on it for its existence, value, or significance:
                                             gishwhes is the world.
                                                    and we are gishwhes.

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we'll follow metaphoricaly lit torches. our children, our courage. on our backs and in our hearts. shoes will be worn. sores will break open. minor blood loss will be tolerated. the future of gishwhes depends on us. gishwhes will be somewhat satisfied with our performance. but that is enough for us.