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.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Demonomania
DEMONOMANIA, n. A condition of the mind in which the patient fondly imagines himself acting under the authority of the devil, and is just too proud for anything.
2009 Update: A psychiatric condition which causes in the sufferer the delusion of external control by infernal agents, rather than by self-delusion. See also CALVINISM, POPULISM.
12 comments:
You act as if it's a bad thing.
DEMONOMANIA: More fun than a human being should be allowed to have.
DEMONOMANIA: What young girls have for Robert Pattison.
As in "The devil made me do it"
DEMONOMANIA: A condition politicians and artists use as an excuse...or so I have been told.
Demonomania: Oh hide quick! Those dastardly beings are here again!
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Demonomania: The overwhelming desire to eat souls.
Willie's place of birth was Macon. He's a good, southern doggie. I bet he's very polite.
TLP, who is Robert Pattison?
Mo'a, politicians are more likely to use the excuse that heaven sent them with specific instructions.
Jim, Adi can defend you.
JD, he's a perfect little gentleman. Walela's a hillbilly from the Blue Ridge Mountains, but with airs.
The voices in my head told me not to comment on this.
Doug is confused. Walela is no Blue Ridge hillbilly. She is Queen of the Wolves and sips the blood-dimmed tide.
if i gulp
pure lemon juice
it shorts out
my tooth fillings
and i hear
radio free mars
Peace
Ha ha. Who is Robert Pattison. Very funny.
Doug's Dad sez Karen is correct. What you thinking Doug
Quilly, I'm sure Amoeba is glad you're still not listening to them either.
Right you are, Karen, and welcome. You're the second of your tribe to ever leave a comment here.
Bear, before you lost the tooth, which planet did you hear?
TLP, I googled in the meanwhile. Cedric Digory, really?
Pop, even born to royalty that dog's above her raising.
I'm having a slow morning. Actually, I'm procrastinating because of something dreadfully technical concerning my Web site.
Anyhow, for some unknown reason, I was reminded of a blog named "Tzimiskes" this morning.
I understand you'll be promoted in your government job to a Los Angeles County precinct inspector for the June 4, 2010 California primary.
Congratulations. I'm sure you'll excel in your new position.
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