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, July 15, 2005
Disrepute
Disrepute, n. The condition of a philosopher. The condition of a fool. The condition of a candidate.
...And seeing people claw and reach for those fifteen minutes is really, really, really something to see. Tossed out American Idols in tears. Bachelors and Bachelorettes dumped and in tears. Get a life, people! I don't watch these shows, but I have on occasion tuned in. Give me a reputable show like Seinfeld!
Doug - good definition (as are the above). Sorry I couldn't come up with anything this time, my brain's not cooperating. It keeps insisting I let it rest.
the conditioning required on a bad hair day
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ReplyDeleteEcho watching Narcissus
ReplyDeleteWas trying to think of something clever but got stuck on conditioning on a bad hair day
ReplyDeleteKarma, you're over my head on the hair conditioning. "Echo watching Narcissus" is really clever.
ReplyDeletePia, I get stuck on bad hair days, too. Don't think I'll be having them much longer, though.
Karma, now I get it. I'm having a bad brain day.
ReplyDeletePooping in the house after the Master has taken us for a walk.
ReplyDeleteState into which I bring myself by admitting that Karma has pansified me.
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Disrepute, n. Word of mouth, as afflicted by Tourettes.
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Icy, I thought that was editorial.
ReplyDeleteWeirsdo, she's making a pun on Bierce's definition. Took me a minute, too.
Gabriel, Tourette's or good information.
a4g. You're probably right. If you didn't see it, look at Bierce's definition of Patriotism. He did to Samuel Johnson what you just did to me.
...And seeing people claw and reach for those fifteen minutes is really, really, really something to see.
ReplyDeleteTossed out American Idols in tears.
Bachelors and Bachelorettes dumped and in tears.
Get a life, people! I don't watch these shows, but I have on occasion tuned in.
Give me a reputable show like Seinfeld!
Uh, that was Patriotism. March 5, anyhow.
ReplyDeleteJamie Dawn, I think we'll be left with reruns soon.
clever, that's my middle name. you could call it a condition
ReplyDeleteKarma Clever Kewl? Uh-oh.
ReplyDeleteDoug - good definition (as are the above). Sorry I couldn't come up with anything this time, my brain's not cooperating. It keeps insisting I let it rest.
ReplyDeletea4g, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSar, not to fear. I don't expect much while you're in New Jersey.
a4g, regarding your comment on Patriotism, I was young then and filled with hope. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteA reproof applied to those who don't conform with popular prejudices and don't offer the money men the prospect of reasonable return.
ReplyDeletewhen the crys outside drown out the crys inside.
ReplyDeleteI thought I heard typing.
ReplyDeleteDisrepute:
ReplyDeleteTwo young girls after their catechism classes.
1st girl - "In my class I'm studying salvation."
2nd girl - "Well, I'm beyond redemption!"
Prying, That sure brought a chuckle. I love it.
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