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.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Interview
Interview, n. In journalism, a confessional where vulgar impudence bends an ear to the follies of vanity and ambition.
2005 Update: A safari into the deepest parts of the shallowest people.
Celebrity Interview: Lying through their whitened teeth to make themselves seem like normal people, but their botoxed expressionless faces give them away.
Actonbell, wow I'm excited to have three comments. It was a4g's definition you're referring to, yes? I don't understand the intermission comment, but trust that was a good natured yawn.
Dddragon, she's your sister. I guess it's the jogging.
Comfort Addict, that's a great definition. Seems especially true lately. Could also work for "Presidential Debate."
Weirsdo, tres scholarly. Funny that you write the site about the floozy dolls (not you, Pansi.) I did recently compare the Pansi Files to Animal Farm, though.
Wow, there are some really smart people on this blog, or maybe they are just witty? I like a4g and weirsdo best! I will not attempt my own, one should stop when one knows one´s defeated. I must say that this is one of the most delightful blogs I visit regularly. Always good for a laugh!
Political Interview - a conversation from which all information garnered is open for later denial or spinning.
Celebrity Interview - an exchange in which the implied need for a normal life and respected privacy is overshadowed by the desire to have one's face on more magazine covers than the next guy.
Monika, they're definitely witty. I'm going to say they're smart, too, although I've never actually seen one of them chew gum and walk at the same time. Only one linguist in the bunch, though. I look forward to your writing a definition. You can use any kind of clause you'd like.
Haha, Weirsdo. That was a really good definition you wrote. Fur bad, painted plastic good?
Very good, Spirit Dancer. "I vant to be alone. Did I mention I vant to be alone? Exkooce me, sir, I vant to be alone."
I think I'm the first to comment on this one. Yippee! Btw, a hearty well done to you, Doug, I think you did an excellent job on this one. :)
ReplyDeleteInterview: Conversation which translates to noose for Mr. Rove.
I doubt anyone will top you on this one! Excellent.
ReplyDeleteInterview: delving into the rot of the sick and twisted.
Thanks, Sar. Do you think Rove knows anything about the history of the pharmaceutical industry? I can handle the truth!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you, Tan Lucy. I agree with your definition- watching interviews on TV is like dumpster diving without the exercise.
you forgot to mention it is the son of intercourse
ReplyDeleteDoug, if not Rove, then a few good men, perhaps?
ReplyDeleteKarma, I thought sons were the sons of intercourse.
ReplyDeleteHah, Sar, where will you find them?
a4g, hard but I'd say you did it. That's great.
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ReplyDeleteCelebrity Interview: Lying through their whitened teeth to make themselves seem like normal people, but their botoxed expressionless faces give them away.
ReplyDeleteInterview: briefly experiencing the turmoils of ordinary people until the journalist becomes more interested in the next tragedy that comes along.
ReplyDeleteDoug - not sure, but I suspect the stilletto plays a role. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh and btw, a4g has been giving you quite a run for your money. And I liked Jamie Dawn's unique take today.
Jamie Dawn, I'm getting implants just in case.
ReplyDeleteDddragon, thanks for the reminder that real people get interviewed, too with similarly cynical results.
Sar, it's always the stiletto with you. I agree with your second point, I may toss you guys the keys and learn knitting.
I like that one.
ReplyDeleteNever! You're the master of your domain!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mercy, and welcome!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks, Sar. I have to admit, the quality of the comments here makes me prouder than the content. Guess I'll keep my password.
I'm getting dizzy watching those two hourglasses spin around ...
ReplyDeleteAn verbal exchange in which the questions are not answered and the answers are not questioned.
ReplyDeleteFrom Middle French "entrevue," "see between." Communication in which questioner, respondent, and reader must all read between the lies.
ReplyDeleteActonbell, wow I'm excited to have three comments. It was a4g's definition you're referring to, yes? I don't understand the intermission comment, but trust that was a good natured yawn.
ReplyDeleteDddragon, she's your sister. I guess it's the jogging.
Comfort Addict, that's a great definition. Seems especially true lately. Could also work for "Presidential Debate."
Weirsdo, tres scholarly. Funny that you write the site about the floozy dolls (not you, Pansi.) I did recently compare the Pansi Files to Animal Farm, though.
Actonbell, so the intermission is now?
Wow, there are some really smart people on this blog, or maybe they are just witty?
ReplyDeleteI like a4g and weirsdo best! I will not attempt my own, one should stop when one knows one´s defeated.
I must say that this is one of the most delightful blogs I visit regularly. Always good for a laugh!
Thanks Actonbell and Monika.
ReplyDeleteDoug, Pansi really did start out as a dramatization of things I did NOT want my kids to be.
Some dolls are more equal than others.
Political Interview - a conversation from which all information garnered is open for later denial or spinning.
ReplyDeleteCelebrity Interview - an exchange in which the implied need for a normal life and respected privacy is overshadowed by the desire to have one's face on more magazine covers than the next guy.
Monika, they're definitely witty. I'm going to say they're smart, too, although I've never actually seen one of them chew gum and walk at the same time. Only one linguist in the bunch, though. I look forward to your writing a definition. You can use any kind of clause you'd like.
ReplyDeleteHaha, Weirsdo. That was a really good definition you wrote. Fur bad, painted plastic good?
Very good, Spirit Dancer. "I vant to be alone. Did I mention I vant to be alone? Exkooce me, sir, I vant to be alone."
Now that sounded like a German Vampire in denial!
ReplyDeleteIt probably was, Monika.
ReplyDeletethis is one of the funniest and timeliest things I have ever read, ever, anywhere
ReplyDeleteThanks I needed the laugh
Thanks, Pia. Glad you found it here.
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