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, May 14, 2005
Opportunity
Opportunity: A favorable occasion for grasping a disappointment.
2005 Update: The concurrence of a desire, the desired and a means for joining the two. For example, a thirsty traveler, an oasis in the desert and a stealthy cannibal.
Hey Doug, i can't think of anything witty. Nonetheless will be honest at the cost of sounding trite. Great definition. Nice always to have you on my blog.
Opportunity, n. Something known to knock, and on occasion, leave a flaming bag of excrement at the door.
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Sreekesh, cannibals? Amen
ReplyDeleteGabriel, very good and don't forget it comes dressed as a clown.
rotten and hilarious as always
ReplyDeleteoh how i love cannibals
ReplyDeleteSpiritdancer, thank you, my dear. Rotten is my favorite adjective.
ReplyDeleteAndria, may you find your share.
Chill ppl, put some psytrance on, hey is that considered spam ?
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come to dada
Eat me! :P
ReplyDeleteHey Doug,
ReplyDeletei can't think of anything witty. Nonetheless will be honest at the cost of sounding trite. Great definition. Nice always to have you on my blog.
Regards,
Sunil.
dj, I have no idea what you're talking about but I hear you give away free iPods on your site. Everyone go to dj's site.
ReplyDeleteKarma, thanks, as always for boiling it down. If I'd known you were on the menu, I wouldn't have had the shrimp.
Sunil, thanks for stopping back by. I only have one witty thought per day, right after I hit "publish"
Opportunity: an unhappily married secretary who is also your best friend.
ReplyDeleteMr. Gnat, I refer you to Bierce's definition.
ReplyDeleteOpportunity: A chance at glory that most sensible people passed up.
ReplyDeleteSo, I'm sensible?
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