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, June 05, 2008
Bore
BORE, n. A person who talks when you wish him to listen.
2008 Update: A neighbor with a tall wall or a high hedge.
The gun nuts inform me that when cleaning the cannon, it is important to pick the cleaning clothe according the requirements of the bore thereto. Those guys can be such a bore.
According to C.S Lewis a bore was someone easy to pray for but hard to visit. Robert Morely felt men who enjoyed their school days were probably bores, while Gian Vincenzo Gravina described a bore as a man who "deprives you of solitude without providing you with company".
The later is the nail on the head, as is your definition Doug.
A bore is someone who confesses their life sins to me for hours on end with no clue that my sins are so much more worthy.
What you never have been. And, oh!, am I first? xoxo
ReplyDeleteCeiling issues...such a bore.
ReplyDeleteI bore two children.
ReplyDeleteThe sentence above has two meanings.
You can bore a hole in that high wall and find your neighbors aren't so boring after all.
ReplyDeletere: your update,
ReplyDeletei aspire to become
that boring...
CNN is full-bore boring to me.
ReplyDeleteYour site is NEVER boring.
The gun nuts inform me that when cleaning the cannon, it is important to pick the cleaning clothe according the requirements of the bore thereto. Those guys can be such a bore.
ReplyDeleteDoug, I think you've been watching too much Tool Time with Wilson & Tim "The Tool Time" Taylor...you really ARE such a guy after all.
ReplyDeleteAccording to C.S Lewis a bore was someone easy to pray for but hard to visit. Robert Morely felt men who enjoyed their school days were probably bores, while Gian Vincenzo Gravina described a bore as a man who "deprives you of solitude without providing you with company".
ReplyDeleteThe later is the nail on the head, as is your definition Doug.
A bore is someone who confesses their life sins to me for hours on end with no clue that my sins are so much more worthy.
Bountiful [and]
ReplyDeleteOmni-present
Reality
Entertainment
The only reality TV I want to watch is the slow, painful evisceration of the person or persons who thought it up!
Mireille, did I ever tell you about the first time I wore sandals? (Yes, you're first.)
ReplyDeleteJenn, not the way you get them.
Haha, JD. True, and they can never return either favor it seems.
Icy, I just might.
JJ, I wish better for you.
Isn't it, though, TLP? I used to look forward to watching.
Sauerkraut, grin and bear it.
Actonbell, I have never seen the veggie tales. Which beer do you recommend for that?
Terry, I don't think I've ever seen it.
Cooper, that was very well done.
Quilly, I'll wait until then, too.