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 19, 2005
Rational
Rational, adj. Devoid of all delusions save those of observation, experience and reflection.
Rational; describes decisions and thoughts based on ones experience and logic which do not always transcend or relate to the experience or logic of others.
Tan Lucy, I think that's what makes a woman healthy, wealthy and wise.
You can't kut Karma Kewl's K-rations!!!
Actonbell, C-rats sound yummy. Were all three of you in the service? I think the interactive blog will be fun. Send me sumpin'.
Here's a question for everyone: I just opened this page for the first time since I changed the template and it hung up for 5 seconds. Did anyone else find this loading slower?
Doug: Thanks for all the comments, welcoming back, etc. I wanted to write a def. for rational but I had to sleep on it first, otherwise I would have commented yesterday:
Rational: Rooted in direct observations of reality television.
Using care in giving others a piece of one's mind, because quantities are limited.
ReplyDeleteThat what everybody thinks he/she is, but secretly believes that nobody else is
ReplyDeleteRationality: The abscence of imagination, belief and delusion.
ReplyDeleteRational; describes decisions and thoughts based on ones experience and logic which do not always transcend or relate to the experience or logic of others.
ReplyDeleteWeirsdo, you couldn't be more right. I mete out a neuron at a time these days.
ReplyDeletePia, very good and true. Although personally I see it as a communicable disease to which I have a strong resistance.
Monika, sounds Zen.
Whoops, Alice, we crossed in midair or passed in the night or something. It is funny how universal logic isn't.
ReplyDeleteOne man's mete is another man's portion.
ReplyDeleteMental currency that looses all value when one attepmts to negotiate with their toddler.
ReplyDeleteSar, that's because you've raised them to only accept cash.
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ReplyDeleteRational: A pro rata method for handing out chocolate.
ReplyDeleteRationalize, v: I get more than you. Because.
Nice changes on the blog.
ReplyDeleteTan Lucy, why do I think you've been with dddragon's kids lately. And thanks.
ReplyDeleteNope, they've gone to yet another camp. I can rationalize chocolate ALL BY MYSELF.
ReplyDeletethey keep cutting my K-Rationals grrrrr
ReplyDeleteTan Lucy, I think that's what makes a woman healthy, wealthy and wise.
ReplyDeleteYou can't kut Karma Kewl's K-rations!!!
Actonbell, C-rats sound yummy. Were all three of you in the service? I think the interactive blog will be fun. Send me sumpin'.
Here's a question for everyone: I just opened this page for the first time since I changed the template and it hung up for 5 seconds. Did anyone else find this loading slower?
Rational, adj. Unaware of The Conspiracy.
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RationAl - having only so much of Al to go around
ReplyDeleteDoug: I'm the only one who wasn't in the armed services. Even our brother was in the Army Reserves.
ReplyDeleteRational, adj. The one sibling who knows better than to sign up for an organization whose uniforms look so good on women.
Gabriel, that's so twisted I'm sure it's really you.
ReplyDeletePrying1, there has to be a chad-counting joke in your pun somewhere. I mean, I know it's 2005 and all, but still...
Dddragon, that was why I stayed out, too. That was funny. Much as I hate to get into a family thing, I sure hope your sisters come back by.
Thanks, Actonbell. Are you going to let your artist sister get away with that? I permit flaming within families.
ReplyDeleteI am a very rational thinker, unless I'm not being very rational at the time.
ReplyDeletefyi, no delay - like the new icon.
ReplyDeleteJamie Dawn, is it possible we've met?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sar, that's good to hear.
like a flower in the sun..
ReplyDeleteDoug: Thanks for all the comments, welcoming back, etc. I wanted to write a def. for rational but I had to sleep on it first, otherwise I would have commented yesterday:
ReplyDeleteRational: Rooted in direct observations of reality television.
I suppose I've been posting so seldom of late, that I may actually need proof of identity in the comments boxes.
ReplyDeleteFortunately, this situation has been remedied on the site.
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Rational - that which we tell ourselves we are being when we do stupid shit in the name of preserving our sense of self or sanity...
ReplyDeleteI have definitely been very rational lately...hehehehehe...oh well, if I keep working on it maybe I will get there...grin
Sreekesh, dried?
ReplyDeleteIndie, way to come back. I'm still laughing.
Gabriel, thanks for the site. Everyone to the amen corner!
Spiritdancer, I'll read all about it.
hot!
ReplyDeleteAdhering perfectly to logic of one's own making.
ReplyDeletesreekesh, ah!
ReplyDeleteComfort Addict: I think therefore I am therefore I'm right?