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.
Monday, June 13, 2005
Litigant
Litigant, n. A person about to give up his skin for the hope of retaining his bones.
15 comments:
Litigant, adj. A little gaunt, generally from stress and/or unneccesary justice.
Oh...and I finally updated.
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Bierce's definition for Litigation is a riot! I can't wait to see your twist if you ever get around to posting that one.
Gabriel, great definition. Unnecessary justice is just a great turn of phrase.
Manjusha, I hate disappoint, but that's it.
Update after finger in custard incident: person who retains another's bones in hopes of skinning him too.
I'm still upset over yesterday when Ambrose threw a rock to kill a dog. That's litigable from my view!
Frankly, I think that in this case Ambrose can't be beaten. (But maybe he should be for throwing that rock. I dunno.)
Not to be confused with the urban slang for what's going on / happening / up.
"Yo! Sup Doug, what's litigaten'?"
Gnat, that is fantastic.
Icy, it wasn't Bierce it was a doctor. Bite a doctor. You'll feel better.
Tan Lucy, I agree and Manjusha's right. Litigation's a great one. Stay tuned.
Sar, you are correct. I don't think that's a reference to Bierce. Maybe Twain.
i cant think of anything to say, does that make me guilty?
sticks and stones my dear
... and why is your dog looking at me like that? i am not throwing him a bone
Sreekesh, just please don't show up in your pajamas and a captain's coat.
Karma, he probably read your post today. Made us all hopeful.
My feeble attempt, and I know it's somewhat limited:
A person clever enough to make the mental leap from coffee spiller to millionaire.
then dress up like a king , forget the nose at home, call up a male rapper in a dress and make him sing a song.
One of a pair of gamblers with the dice of misfortune and ambition. As in all gambling, the house always wins.
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