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.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Reception
RECEPTION, n. Fireworks, flags and foolish talk.
2007 Update: A joined celebration of revised misfortune and feigned appreciation at which the ungrateful honor the unworthy in memory, poetry and drink.
reception not always cordial, the way in which others greet you when you enter a room
Whe my dad would go fishing and stay gone for hours poast the time he said he would be home, he would always toss his hat in the house before entering. If the hat was pitched back out, he knew how much trouble he was in.
RECEPTION, n. 1. Sometimes you get signal, sometimes only static, and sometimes you get the message that the receiver's been turned off. 2. Where I saw her today, with wine.
Reception: *shakes head and wonders* What kind will I get here after having been away for a week or more.....I dipped my toe in yesterday to test the waters....speaking of hats you will get a good reception and here also. Shameless plug from one who missed this group :) Doug life would be easier if you changed to New Blogger :) :o
The reception of WDOG is coming in quite clearly today.
Reception: I can't hear the word without recalling my own wedding's. In traditional Jewish wedding fashion, I was hoisted up in a chair over the heads of the revelers. In Irish fashion the chair slanted and I gracefully but dramatically slid out. That's what you get for trusting a bunch of micks.
Reception: the firing squad of plastic smiles, platitudes, air-kisses, and/or handshakes one must face for the privilege of dining on lousy hors d' ouvres.
Much like a traditional office, Reception is the initial gathering place to be greeted (e.g. 'I'll meet you in reception').
When we all meet up here in the WA comment box (ie "reception"), our usual initial greeting is the teasing wit (ie "talking smack") of our favorite penguin, Minka, who is first atop the comment box (ie "one lofty penguin"). And lastly, I found it ironic that she's not the initial greeter in WA's Reception today.
Reception: After the nuptials, comes the cake eating, dancing, drinking, and tossing of the bridal bouqet where the single women jockey for position to catch the bouquet, and the divorced women head to the restroom.
At my wedding reception, I should have had truffles shot out of cannons instead of the bouquet toss. Where were YOU when I needed this great idea 23 years ago???!!
One of these days when I go to visit my brother, we will arrange to meet you for dinner or something of that nature. I guarantee you a non-chilly reception.
reception - The event immediately following a wedding where guests crash into wedding cakes, stumble while dancing, and hit the groom in the crotch so they can win the $100,000 prize on American's Funniest Home Videos.
reception: that's when everyone gratefully gathers around a table of FOOD after some kind of longish presentation, pretending to compliment the people who they were supposed to be paying attention to instead of how their stomachs were making those where's-the-food noises.
Doug: Obviously I did not have that problem with my blogs....you so popular......and you always give good reception. I will remember not to get testy when I have to change to google and verifyverifyverify.....sorry I have one to many usually it takes only two verifyverify....why, I wonder does it take two times at least and what is the use for verify.....do spamers not know how to get around it?
reception not always cordial, the way in which others greet you when you enter a room
ReplyDeleteWhe my dad would go fishing and stay gone for hours poast the time he said he would be home, he would always toss his hat in the house before entering. If the hat was pitched back out, he knew how much trouble he was in.
RECEPTION, n. 1. Sometimes you get signal, sometimes only static, and sometimes you get the message that the receiver's been turned off. 2. Where I saw her today, with wine.
ReplyDeleteYou can't always get what you want ...
Reception... Delightful when held in San Francisco...
ReplyDeleteHey! What else did y'all expect from me?
Reception: A garden of bridesmaids.
ReplyDeleteReception: Usually the first opportunity to escape.
ReplyDeleteReception: c*n .... ?
ReplyDeleteReception: can you hear me *now*?
ReplyDeleteQuilly, I wondered why men of his generation wore hats.
ReplyDeleteO Cellaigh, I knew someone would make that connection.
Hermana, eso es lo que espero.
Haha, Mule. I wondered why people went.
Joel, only if you've made friends.
Puppy, Wh*t?
Reception: If it's warm, mmmm, very nice. A divorced spouse is the exception. Calls for chilly.
ReplyDeleteGifts from wedding showers and receptions are advantages of plural marriage.
ReplyDeleteReception: *shakes head and wonders* What kind will I get here after having been away for a week or more.....I dipped my toe in yesterday to test the waters....speaking of hats you will get a good reception and
ReplyDeletehere also.
Shameless plug from one who missed this group :)
Doug life would be easier if you changed to New Blogger :) :o
The reception of WDOG is coming in quite clearly today.
ReplyDeleteReception: I can't hear the word without recalling my own wedding's. In traditional Jewish wedding fashion, I was hoisted up in a chair over the heads of the revelers. In Irish fashion the chair slanted and I gracefully but dramatically slid out. That's what you get for trusting a bunch of micks.
Reception: A lofty penguin talking smack.
ReplyDeleteBonus definition...
Irony: The absence of one lofty penguin on the day Reception is WA's featured word.
An event at which a person is accorded the attention generally reserved for TV sitcoms.
ReplyDeleteTLP, to me it's all about the coat closet.
ReplyDeleteLammy, I'll take your word on that. The disadvantage is spouses.
Mo'a, I actually can't. According to Blogger, Waking Ambrose can't move because there are too many posts and comments. Thanks a lot.
G, I can think of a smoother blend than Bailey's and Hora. (KDOG)
Sar, I'm pansified. Penguins may be flightless, but this one went over my head anyway.
Diesel, I think that's why I don't attend receptions. I don't like sitcoms. Or joy.
Reception: the firing squad of plastic smiles, platitudes, air-kisses, and/or handshakes one must face for the privilege of dining on lousy hors d' ouvres.
ReplyDeletewhich aren't *nearly* as tasty as hors d' oeuvres, in case anyone's wondering...
ReplyDeleteDoug, let me clarify:
ReplyDeleteMuch like a traditional office, Reception is the initial gathering place to be greeted (e.g. 'I'll meet you in reception').
When we all meet up here in the WA comment box (ie "reception"), our usual initial greeting is the teasing wit (ie "talking smack") of our favorite penguin, Minka, who is first atop the comment box (ie "one lofty penguin"). And lastly, I found it ironic that she's not the initial greeter in WA's Reception today.
*sigh* it was funny in my head.
Check it out, my previous comment was at 9:47!
ReplyDeleteHey.... did you set up me to clarify just so I could get a 47 out of the deal?? Who knew curmudgeons could be so considerate!
Sar: hahahahahahahahahaha! (i got it, even if Doug did not) you're one clever girl, missy.
ReplyDeleteWill my reception be pleasant? Afterall, I am WAAAAAY late today.....
ReplyDeleteI used to work in Reception, you see the strangest things there. D :)
Reception: After the nuptials, comes the cake eating, dancing, drinking, and tossing of the bridal bouqet where the single women jockey for position to catch the bouquet, and the divorced women head to the restroom.
ReplyDeleteAt my wedding reception, I should have had truffles shot out of cannons instead of the bouquet toss. Where were YOU when I needed this great idea 23 years ago???!!
One of these days when I go to visit my brother, we will arrange to meet you for dinner or something of that nature. I guarantee you a non-chilly reception.
Receptions? Enh can't come up with anything. And everyone has such clever definitions already.
ReplyDeleteMaybe my reception is bad? Enh.
reception the first greeting the morning after the night before.
ReplyDeletePuppy, that's why I wait outside by the dumpster.
ReplyDeleteSure, Sar. I was plenty quick enough to get the joke, I just wanted a 47 for you. *looks left* *looks right*
Feline, as weird as in the break room?
Jamie Dawn, I betcha I wasn't planning anyone else's wedding.
Jenna, try twisting your rabbit ears.
Quilly, that's some euphemism for "taking the wallet and hiding the keys."
reception - The event immediately following a wedding where guests crash into wedding cakes, stumble while dancing, and hit the groom in the crotch so they can win the $100,000 prize on American's Funniest Home Videos.
ReplyDeletereception: that's when everyone gratefully gathers around a table of FOOD after some kind of longish presentation, pretending to compliment the people who they were supposed to be paying attention to instead of how their stomachs were making those where's-the-food noises.
ReplyDeleteDid that make sense? Man, I'm hungry....
Doug: Obviously I did not have that problem with my blogs....you so popular......and you always give good reception. I will remember not to get testy when I have to change to google and verifyverifyverify.....sorry I have one to many usually it takes only two verifyverify....why, I wonder does it take two times at least and what is the use for verify.....do spamers not know how to get around it?
ReplyDeleteCatching a football pass. duuuh.
ReplyDeletewhen you do it again. that one thing.
ReplyDeleteDoug, lovely update.*dripping sarcasm* Single, by any chance?! Shocking!
ReplyDeleteSar, thanks for missing me, but today I´ll just try to put in the last comment, which is the first one from the bottom after all:)
reception,n. in England, Wales and South Australia, the first year of primary school (following pre-school or nursery)
Boy, it is hard to come up with soemthing new so late in the game, and that´s why I usually don´t do it :)
Poobah, that's the difference between the ordinary and the exceptional. The latter will abuse the cake and groom without hope of reward.
ReplyDeleteIt sure made sense that you're hungry, A-bell.
Mo'a, I'm old in blog years. That's all. See any spam?
Thank you, Square! I had a feeling it might come down to you or AP3.
What thing, Cindra? Not much risk of my doing it a second time.
Of course I'm single, Minka. Modern women are too sarcastic.
Couldn´t let me have it, now could you?
ReplyDeleteRhymes with "deception."
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