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, March 26, 2005
Marriage
Marriage, n. The state or condition of a community consisting of a master, a mistress and two slaves, making in all, two.
2005 Update: A household organized to provide stability and a moral example to stepchildren.
Good one, there. Dr. Weirsdo laughed out loud. Thanks for explaining about the links. I thought maybe we offended you. Couldn't understand how--too many possibilities.
Ticklebug, no need for thanks, I enjoy it. Mrs. Weirsdo, yeah I tried to add one and copied over yours. I think you do an important public service. Too many young girls think Barbies are innocent fun.
Sunbather, I saw your site for the first time today. Very funny.
Karma, I wish you were writing this site, a perfect definition. When I was 16, working in a gas station, an old plumber offered me this tip in lieu of a tip: Always stay single and raise your children to do the same. So far as things are, it's the only good advice I've consistently followed.
Dear Son:
ReplyDeleteGulp! Not as bitter as Bierce; rather, poignant!
How's the weather in Chicago, S?
ReplyDeleteHi Doug! Thanks for visiting and commenting in my blog the other day!
ReplyDeleteGood one, there. Dr. Weirsdo laughed out loud. Thanks for explaining about the links. I thought maybe we offended you. Couldn't understand how--too many possibilities.
ReplyDeleteTicklebug, no need for thanks, I enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Weirsdo, yeah I tried to add one and copied over yours. I think you do an important public service. Too many young girls think Barbies are innocent fun.
hehe nice one. cold and harsh and entirely too applicable i think.
ReplyDeleteKarma's update: When everything else fails
ReplyDeleteSunbather, I saw your site for the first time today. Very funny.
ReplyDeleteKarma, I wish you were writing this site, a perfect definition. When I was 16, working in a gas station, an old plumber offered me this tip in lieu of a tip: Always stay single and raise your children to do the same. So far as things are, it's the only good advice I've consistently followed.