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, July 15, 2005
Disrepute
Disrepute, n. The condition of a philosopher. The condition of a fool. The condition of a candidate.
...And seeing people claw and reach for those fifteen minutes is really, really, really something to see. Tossed out American Idols in tears. Bachelors and Bachelorettes dumped and in tears. Get a life, people! I don't watch these shows, but I have on occasion tuned in. Give me a reputable show like Seinfeld!
Doug - good definition (as are the above). Sorry I couldn't come up with anything this time, my brain's not cooperating. It keeps insisting I let it rest.
22 comments:
the conditioning required on a bad hair day
the conditioning required on a bad hair day
Echo watching Narcissus
Was trying to think of something clever but got stuck on conditioning on a bad hair day
Karma, you're over my head on the hair conditioning. "Echo watching Narcissus" is really clever.
Pia, I get stuck on bad hair days, too. Don't think I'll be having them much longer, though.
Karma, now I get it. I'm having a bad brain day.
Pooping in the house after the Master has taken us for a walk.
State into which I bring myself by admitting that Karma has pansified me.
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Disrepute, n. Word of mouth, as afflicted by Tourettes.
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Icy, I thought that was editorial.
Weirsdo, she's making a pun on Bierce's definition. Took me a minute, too.
Gabriel, Tourette's or good information.
a4g. You're probably right. If you didn't see it, look at Bierce's definition of Patriotism. He did to Samuel Johnson what you just did to me.
...And seeing people claw and reach for those fifteen minutes is really, really, really something to see.
Tossed out American Idols in tears.
Bachelors and Bachelorettes dumped and in tears.
Get a life, people! I don't watch these shows, but I have on occasion tuned in.
Give me a reputable show like Seinfeld!
Uh, that was Patriotism. March 5, anyhow.
Jamie Dawn, I think we'll be left with reruns soon.
clever, that's my middle name. you could call it a condition
Karma Clever Kewl? Uh-oh.
Doug - good definition (as are the above). Sorry I couldn't come up with anything this time, my brain's not cooperating. It keeps insisting I let it rest.
a4g, beautiful.
Sar, not to fear. I don't expect much while you're in New Jersey.
a4g, regarding your comment on Patriotism, I was young then and filled with hope. Thank you.
A reproof applied to those who don't conform with popular prejudices and don't offer the money men the prospect of reasonable return.
when the crys outside drown out the crys inside.
I thought I heard typing.
Disrepute:
Two young girls after their catechism classes.
1st girl - "In my class I'm studying salvation."
2nd girl - "Well, I'm beyond redemption!"
Prying, That sure brought a chuckle. I love it.
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