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, September 27, 2005
Antipathy
Antipathy, n. The sentiment inspired by one's friend's friend.
antipathy, n. cinnamon to me. I always utterly disliked the smell of it. Once I tasted it and discovered the only allergy I have is against this spice. It can kill me and I hate it with a passion!
S's longwinded sarcasm: Antipathy, n: What all rightheaded progressives feel about conservatives, and what all rightheaded conservatives feel about progressives. Syn: nausea.
I think the word "antipathy" sounds too pretty. It should have a harsh sound, like Hitler in his speeches, in order to match its definition. It needs to have a gutteral edge to it. There's nothing intense when you say "antipathy." That's just what I think.
It may come as a suprise to you and you're readers, Mr. Dog, or Pimpy, or whoever you are, but I don't actualy CARE who Auntie Patty is!!!! I am really sick of you paying so much attenshon to long words and never telling about Ann Rose's Piercing's!!!! If your so smart why don't you make more money????!!!!!
Oh. MY. god. *slink away, so embarrassed.* I did tell you about my dyslexia, right? I was able to cover it up until I was 63 and 3/4 years old. Then people began to notice it.
Whoa!
ReplyDeletePeace...................
I don't feel like trying the word today.
ReplyDeleteI thought antipathy was an Italian starter for people with lisps.
ReplyDeleteGiddyup, Helen!
ReplyDeleteTLP, antipathy got you too?
Dom, how've you been, friend?
*giggle* Dom's comment is really funny!
ReplyDeleteI'm having a brain dead morning, so I'll just leave it at that for now.
some kinda pasta!
ReplyDeleteAntipathy: losing one's way to here.
ReplyDeleteantipathy, n. cinnamon to me. I always utterly disliked the smell of it. Once I tasted it and discovered the only allergy I have is against this spice. It can kill me and I hate it with a passion!
ReplyDeleteBierce was funny!
ReplyDeleteS's longwinded sarcasm:
Antipathy, n: What all rightheaded progressives feel about conservatives, and what all rightheaded conservatives feel about progressives. Syn: nausea.
antipode of empathy is antipathy
ReplyDeleteTom & Icy, my head is spinning!
ReplyDeleteAfter last night's debacle, all I can think of is that (today) antipathy = my job.
Antipathy, n. That which will rise against empathy in the Last Days, during the Tribulation.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting a head start.
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I think the word "antipathy" sounds too pretty. It should have a harsh sound, like Hitler in his speeches, in order to match its definition.
ReplyDeleteIt needs to have a gutteral edge to it. There's nothing intense when you say "antipathy."
That's just what I think.
Antipathy,n. The emotion belonging to a misthanthrope.
ReplyDeletetwas me.
ReplyDeleteAntipathy: Trying to say Auntie Patty with food in your mouth. Lots of food.
ReplyDeleteSar, it was funny wasn't it.
ReplyDeleteSreekesh, you plagiarized. Please rewrite.
Dddragon, glad you made it again.
Monika, I'm sorry to hear that you're allergic. I promise not to praise beautiful, delicious cinnamon in your presence.
S, you must follow politics closely.
Yes, Icy and it really unblocks the old sinuses too.
Aw,, Aral, it's tough when you love your work and the people act like jackasses. Why don't you set up a blogboard?
Gabriel, you will not be outdone.
Actonbell, I see you're a connoisseur. Excellent selection.
You make a good point, Jamie Dawn. Henceforth, in this realm antipathy shall be referred to as "nastykopf."
Alice, it feels so good to be misunderstood.
Hahaha, Fred.
I've thought it over carefully. I'm neither for nor against antipathy. Or bias. Or any of these statements above.
ReplyDeleteI'm not moved either.
ReplyDeleteAh, TLP, you meant apathy. Who cares.
ReplyDeleteJust like a tree, g.d.
It may come as a suprise to you and you're readers, Mr. Dog, or Pimpy, or whoever you are, but I don't actualy CARE who Auntie Patty is!!!! I am really sick of you paying so much attenshon to long words and never telling about Ann Rose's Piercing's!!!!
ReplyDeleteIf your so smart why don't you make more money????!!!!!
Oh. MY. god. *slink away, so embarrassed.* I did tell you about my dyslexia, right? I was able to cover it up until I was 63 and 3/4 years old. Then people began to notice it.
ReplyDeleteSad. Just pitiful.
Doug, that is so considerate of you.
ReplyDeleteI wish you many happy and active bees in the near future!!! :)
Pansi, I'll look for something more germane for tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteNaw, TLP, we all have our days. What's aixelsid?
Haha, thanks, Monika, honey.
A rash repugnance reserved for that about which we are subliminally uncertain.
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