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, May 26, 2009
Belladonna
BELLADONNA, n. In Italian a beautiful lady; in English a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues.
2009 Update: A natural poison used by philosophers to simulate temperance.
BELLADONNA, n. Heartmedication; depending on the dose, may quicken or still.
ReplyDeleteBattle/Belladonna--see
ReplyDelete"King of Hearts"
just who are the
crazies?????????
Peace
Beauty is often deadly.
ReplyDeleteAs opposed to hemlock, used to strengthen arguments against metaphysics?
ReplyDeleteBelladonna mixed with Bellalagosi makes my blood chill
ReplyDeleteBelladonna: the twin sister of Madonna who knows how to dress properly (ie, the undies go underneath).
ReplyDeleteI will take the Italian belladonnas any day!
ReplyDeleteEspecially when they are riding a motorscooter, looking so serious like and going someplace fast.
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La donna e mobile, Jim.
ReplyDeleteBelladonna. It just sounds lovely, doesn't it? Sounds can be deceiving.
ReplyDeleteIt's always sounded deadly to me.
ReplyDeleteTherapeutic, in either case, Amoeba.
ReplyDeleteBear, I know the crazies when I see them. Or eat with them.
And ugly always the truth, Nessa?
Interchangeably, I reckon, Weirsdo.
Sort of an Icy Icee for vampires.
I wonder why she's not famous, Sauerkraut.
Jim, they always seem in a rush around me, too.
Ere tu, Verdi?
That was really clever, TLP. I hope folks listen to you close.
As do you, Coop.
Bellalagosi LOL!
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