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.
Saturday, May 14, 2005
Opportunity
Opportunity: A favorable occasion for grasping a disappointment.
2005 Update: The concurrence of a desire, the desired and a means for joining the two. For example, a thirsty traveler, an oasis in the desert and a stealthy cannibal.
Hey Doug, i can't think of anything witty. Nonetheless will be honest at the cost of sounding trite. Great definition. Nice always to have you on my blog.
13 comments:
Opportunity, n. Something known to knock, and on occasion, leave a flaming bag of excrement at the door.
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Sreekesh, cannibals? Amen
Gabriel, very good and don't forget it comes dressed as a clown.
rotten and hilarious as always
oh how i love cannibals
Spiritdancer, thank you, my dear. Rotten is my favorite adjective.
Andria, may you find your share.
Chill ppl, put some psytrance on, hey is that considered spam ?
www.djhypnoticstate.tk
come to dada
Eat me! :P
Hey Doug,
i can't think of anything witty. Nonetheless will be honest at the cost of sounding trite. Great definition. Nice always to have you on my blog.
Regards,
Sunil.
dj, I have no idea what you're talking about but I hear you give away free iPods on your site. Everyone go to dj's site.
Karma, thanks, as always for boiling it down. If I'd known you were on the menu, I wouldn't have had the shrimp.
Sunil, thanks for stopping back by. I only have one witty thought per day, right after I hit "publish"
Opportunity: an unhappily married secretary who is also your best friend.
Mr. Gnat, I refer you to Bierce's definition.
Opportunity: A chance at glory that most sensible people passed up.
So, I'm sensible?
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