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, November 25, 2008
Noise
NOISE, n. A stench in the ear. Undomesticated music. The chief product and authenticating sign of civilization.
When neighbors are noisy, it is irritating. When they are nosey, it is irritating. When they are noisy and nosey, they must be eliminated. I know a guy who knows a guy.
The other day we had power failure, all the televisions, washing machines, ventilators, computers, drills and transformers of the street shut up, suddenly there was a silence like what they write about in the Bible. Who knew?
ohhhhh, please don't get
ReplyDeleteme started on
the neighbour's audio stench....
(domestic musical violence?)
that's a major pet peeve of mine....
ps, i miss you Doggie...
i haven't felt bright enough
to contribute to the
conversation lately...
Happy Thanksgiving to
you and your loved ones...!
xo
NOISE, n. Th first rul of grammar in txt mssaging. Also its primary purpos.
ReplyDeleteEar spam.
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, ha... I am chuckling.
ReplyDeleteNoise is subjective.
When neighbors are noisy, it is irritating.
When they are nosey, it is irritating.
When they are noisy and nosey, they must be eliminated.
I know a guy who knows a guy.
LOL Doug! You have good ears.
ReplyDeleteThe other day we had power failure, all the televisions, washing machines, ventilators, computers, drills and transformers of the street shut up, suddenly there was a silence like what they write about in the Bible. Who knew?
Noise: I'll be quiet for you Doug.
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NOISE n. anything that interferes with my hearing what I want to hear.
ReplyDeleteNoise: news (or what passes for new these days)
ReplyDeleteThanks, JJ. How bright do you have to be?
ReplyDeleteAmoeba, as every follower of the risen LORD, I do try to fill my heart with grace but texted English tries me sore.
That's a good one, TLP.
JD, I bet he's the most popular guy in town.
Ariel, its a wonder the bible isn't more popular in Hungary and less here.
No need, Jim. I'm expecting another 100-150 words, sir.
A-bell, I recognized Poe and he and you are always welcome separately or as a pair.
Quilly, that, I suspect, is a rare sound.
You bet, Indie.
"Which is more musical: a truck passing by a factory or a truck passing by a music school?"
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