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.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Reparation
Reparation, n. Satisfaction that is made for a wrong and deducted from the satisfaction felt in committing it.
2006 Update: A commitment within congress to civility without.
Making amends when you're muttering under your breath about how much they don't deserve it, how much worse you've always had it, and how you're planning to stick it to them next time. Or this could just be the mood I'm in. ♥ xoxo
Oh Doug, you were ON today, pithy, witty, concise...succinct even. I stand in awe. Aaaaaaaaw We've only just awaked and while we can generate admiration we can NOT generate originality. A lovely day to you all, just off to go kick some people while they're down whilst muttering. Ciao!
this is not a proper word, you're just making it up. or else this is a typo, you forgot the 'p' before. or else you dug deep and unearthed something that hasn't been used for 500 years. except nobody realises any of all this. so let me say it loud and clear and repair the damage:
Reparations are due to all of us. Everyone has been mistreated directly or has ancestors that were mistreated directly at the hands of some oppressor. Therefore, I think we all should receive large sums of money to make up for it. A check for $500,000 will suffice.
Because that other site is too good for anonymous comments...
awww...Willie Bear! I love to hear tales of doggies, as they are my most favorite people. Except Pitbulls. I mean, I know I'm being blatantly discriminitive here, but I REALLY don't like 'em.
and Doug, while I know it may not be in your nature, if you don't mind, please pass on a big ol' smooch to that sweet willie bear (i'm assuming he's your owner right?)
reparation:
ReplyDelete1:kicking someone when they are down
2:an alternate English-language title for Leo Tolstoy´s play The Living Corps
Making amends when you're muttering under your breath about how much they don't deserve it, how much worse you've always had it, and how you're planning to stick it to them next time. Or this could just be the mood I'm in. ♥ xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh Doug, you were ON today, pithy, witty, concise...succinct even.
ReplyDeleteI stand in awe.
Aaaaaaaaw
We've only just awaked and while we can generate admiration we can NOT generate originality.
A lovely day to you all, just off to go kick some people while they're down whilst muttering.
Ciao!
A bandaid over a gaping wound.
ReplyDeleteI don't know that one, but I'll make amends next time.
ReplyDeletePicking up trash on the side of the road.
ReplyDeletethis is not a proper word, you're just making it up. or else this is a typo, you forgot the 'p' before. or else you dug deep and unearthed something that hasn't been used for 500 years. except nobody realises any of all this. so let me say it loud and clear and repair the damage:
ReplyDelete"Look! the Emperor has no clothes on!"
:P
Reparation: what politians owe the public for what they've been doing to us for so many years.
ReplyDeleteReparation: Waiting for a rainy day to take the Hummer out for a spin.
ReplyDeleteMonika, you're way over my head today. Actonbell?
ReplyDeleteRaining again, Mireille?
Mutter away, Ariella and thanks.
Weirsdo, I kind of thought you'd come down that way.
Good girl, anyway, Icy.
Ha, Alice! Adding tar to a pothole, too?
Karma, I thought the room was drafty.
Dddragon, how many tax cuts do you want?
Just not the motorcycle again, OK, Sar?
It's a song, isn't it? I cain't get no reparation...
ReplyDeleteDidn't the Stones do that?
reparation, n. Blogging about... ANYTHING other than sports after my Hall of Fame rant. (I alienate readers with my sports stuff)
ReplyDeleteReparations are due to all of us. Everyone has been mistreated directly or has ancestors that were mistreated directly at the hands of some oppressor. Therefore, I think we all should receive large sums of money to make up for it. A check for $500,000 will suffice.
ReplyDeleterepairnation - Repairing a nation by throwing a bone its way.
ReplyDeleteAs far as they remember, TLP, yes.
ReplyDeleteNot me, AP3! I'm a dedicated stalker of yours.
Jamie Dawn, you're so cheap!
Poobah, did you say "Bone?"
ARF!
ReplyDeleteBecause that other site is too good for anonymous comments...
ReplyDeleteawww...Willie Bear! I love to hear tales of doggies, as they are my most favorite people. Except Pitbulls. I mean, I know I'm being blatantly discriminitive here, but I REALLY don't like 'em.
and Doug, while I know it may not be in your nature, if you don't mind, please pass on a big ol' smooch to that sweet willie bear (i'm assuming he's your owner right?)
Aprreciatively Entertained
Perhaps old age is a reparation for all the sh*t we did as kids. Doug, you don't have to worry about that. You were such a good boy.
ReplyDeleteFires in toilets don't count.
to make ready again.. ready for what i ask? more hell, more blaming, more love? ew in general
ReplyDeletei'm not sure what i'm saying but apparently i am saying it
Reparation, n. Concessions to the winning loser.
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This one has generated some very interesting comments. So interesting, in fact, I can't figure them out.
ReplyDeleteI'll try again Saturday. Maybe it will all make sense then.
Chatcat, that's funny. Two more and we're even.
ReplyDeleteAE, I'm only flinty with people. I'll pass it along.
Thank God, TLP. That was my only sin.
It seems so, Rio. And I'm honored you chose here to say it.
Nice, Gabriel.
What could be confusing Fred? It all seems so normal to me. Should I worry? About Fred of course. I know I'm fine.
ReplyDeleteActon Bell is getting ready for our Saturday night scrabble game I see.
Hummm... Reparation: befriending someone who has been shunned their whole life by those who judge...
ReplyDeleteFred, just think of it as a bunch of notes passed in your classroom.
ReplyDeleteActonbell, if they'd stuck out their tongues they'd be in business now.
I'll say you're fine, TLP. Until Actonbell and Ekim get there for scrabble, anyhow.
Dang, Day-by-day, you like that guy?
So many clever posts and I have arrived too late at this party! Lovin' Weirsdo's and Gabriel's take on the word...
ReplyDeleteAnd like always Doug, yours is masterful indeed...
Soooo.... fires in toilets!?! I am intrigued by your puppyhood my friend! Pray do tell!
I agree, Miz B and I done told. The link is headed your way.
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