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, October 01, 2010
Creditor
CREDITOR, n. One of a tribe of savages dwelling beyond the Financial Straits and dreaded for their desolating incursions.
2010 Update: A previous patron turned parasite, such as a silkworm after harvest.
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introduced as a loving friend only to be revealed as a snake oil seller peace
12 comments:
introduced as a loving friend
only to be revealed
as a snake oil seller
peace
Creditor: Owner of a "casting couch." Also see, Jerk.
How could I forget to say Rabbit Rabbit? I remembered it at 12:01 AM. So I'm safe.
Rabbit, rabbit.
Sounds like a man-eating dinosaur ready to pounce on you and rip your flesh from your bones.
CREDITOR, n. - I rather be that than a debtor. But such is life :) Rabbit rabbit!!!
Thief Thief !!!
Kilmer Kilmer !!!
Boobsquid Boobsquid !!!
Rabbit Rabbit!
Creditor: Those nameless phone calls I don't bother to answer anymore.
tsduff: If I didn't get those calls, I'd get no calls at all. :)
Tibbar Tibbar to Actonbell!
Bear, that's what friends are for. To borrow snake oil.
TLP, that one took me a sec. Right.
Rabbits, Ariel.
Plenty good enough, TLP.
Nessa, Chasemanhattasaurus?
Thom, I would have preferred that, too.
Terry, and the letters I don't open.
Nessa, there are always the charities trying to make donors of debtors.
Yes, Karen, happy birthday to Nessa.
Rabbits to you, Actonbell.
Well done, Karen.
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