Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Friday, March 25, 2005
Martyr
Martyr: n, One who moves along the line of least resistance to a desired death.
2005 Update: One who carries water for the huffing and the panting.
Manjusha, I suspect most martyrs want to be martyrs, but grant you that a true martyr doesn't choose to be. Water was just a metaphor for a burden, I'm not sure this one didn't suck. On Good Friday, I wanted to make sure the gag targetted "martyrs" not Martyrs. Thanks for the comments.
2 comments:
Have all Martyr's desired death or has death been thrust upon them?
And what does carrying water have to do with it??
Manjusha,
I suspect most martyrs want to be martyrs, but grant you that a true martyr doesn't choose to be. Water was just a metaphor for a burden, I'm not sure this one didn't suck. On Good Friday, I wanted to make sure the gag targetted "martyrs" not Martyrs. Thanks for the comments.
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