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, March 25, 2005
Martyr
Martyr: n, One who moves along the line of least resistance to a desired death.
2005 Update: One who carries water for the huffing and the panting.
Manjusha, I suspect most martyrs want to be martyrs, but grant you that a true martyr doesn't choose to be. Water was just a metaphor for a burden, I'm not sure this one didn't suck. On Good Friday, I wanted to make sure the gag targetted "martyrs" not Martyrs. Thanks for the comments.
Have all Martyr's desired death or has death been thrust upon them?
ReplyDeleteAnd what does carrying water have to do with it??
Manjusha,
ReplyDeleteI suspect most martyrs want to be martyrs, but grant you that a true martyr doesn't choose to be. Water was just a metaphor for a burden, I'm not sure this one didn't suck. On Good Friday, I wanted to make sure the gag targetted "martyrs" not Martyrs. Thanks for the comments.