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, April 15, 2010
Injury
INJURY, n. An offense next in degree of enormity to a slight.
2010 Update: The irritant around which forms the pearl of polity. The birth of a nation.
English law (which became the U.S. law unless your state has changed it by act of the Legislature or court judge or live in Louisiana) says that it is not an offense for a person to strike his wife with a stick with less diameter than his thumb.
This English law is the beginning of the saying, 'rule of thumb.'
Which rule means _________??
Injury? For sure a stick that small would only leave a few bruises, etc. Far better than the mideast canning. ..
Terry, you channeled Quilly. Bet she doesn't notice.
Actonbell, that's the right comment for a Spamalot devotee.'
Jenn, one should watch her toes around furniture, for example.
Elbot, I bet perl is a pun to those in the know.
Shakespeare, maybe, TLP? Shelley? Silverstein?
C.J., the Queen's laws are just laws.
Thanks, Jim. I had no idea. If I marry, maybe it will be to a woman thinner than my thumb.
It's a world of hurt, Thom, very much so.
Yeah, sorry about that, Pal.
Cooper, sundown never comes soon enough to Muslims during Ramadan or Americans on the Fourth of July.
Karen, from Lewis Carroll, our favorite's favorite: "But wait a bit," the Oysters cried, "Before we have our chat; For some of us are out of breath, And all of us are fat!" "No hurry!" said the Carpenter. They thanked him much for that.
I left you a comment here yesterday telling you that you'd fallen off my feed reader again. Blogger didn't deliver it. I do believe it is a conspiracy!
Injury: The next best thing to getting killed.
ReplyDelete(sorry for being so morbid)
ReplyDeleteHi Indie. So, are you staking your claim as the irritantcy in the oyster which began this morning's pearls of wisdom?
ReplyDeleteI just got up for a glass of water. I'm going back to sleep now.
I love pearls - and the oysters from which they came. Hmmm, now I have to look up polity.
ReplyDeleteInjury: ... as opposed to when the jury is "Out"
What one does to herself all the time...
ReplyDeleteInjury: programming (but not including perl).
ReplyDeleteAny injury can be withstood, except an injury to the heart.
ReplyDelete(I think that's a fractured "quote" from the Old Testament.
back to say that apparently that is NOT an idea put forth in the Bible.
ReplyDeleteI was slightly offended recently when, upon arriving home late and a little the worse for wear, my wife confronted me with the enormity of her rage.
ReplyDeleteIs it legal to assault someone with a vacuum cleaner in such a manner?
Your 'umble English servant
English law (which became the U.S. law unless your state has changed it by act of the Legislature or court judge or live in Louisiana) says that it is not an offense for a person to strike his wife with a stick with less diameter than his thumb.
ReplyDeleteThis English law is the beginning of the saying, 'rule of thumb.'
Which rule means _________??
Injury? For sure a stick that small would only leave a few bruises, etc. Far better than the mideast canning.
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INJURY, n. - Obama's world
ReplyDeleteinjury: why I wear a cast.
ReplyDeleteI think the birth of a nation is more like the scar, hurts less but lasts longer..much too long in some instances.
ReplyDeleteTerry,
ReplyDeleteI love oysters, too. Let's pretend we're having a late supper at:
Arnaud's
813 Rue Bienville
New Orleans, Louisiana
Oysters Bienville $10.95
An Arnaud’s original. Shrimp, mushrooms, green onions, herbs and seasonings in a White Wine Sauce.
Oysters Kathryn $10.95
Artichoke hearts, garlic, fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano and extra-virgin olive oil
Oysters Suzette $10.95
Bacon, pimento, green onion and bell pepper
Oysters Ohan $10.95
The essence of Creole. Eggplant and andouille sausage.
Oysters Rockefeller $10.95
Our version of the classic. Fresh spinach and bacon with a touch of Pernod.
Oysters Arnaud $10.95
One each of our baked oysters
Indie, good to have your morbid self back around.
ReplyDeleteKaren, I hope you found rest.
Terry, you channeled Quilly. Bet she doesn't notice.
Actonbell, that's the right comment for a Spamalot devotee.'
Jenn, one should watch her toes around furniture, for example.
Elbot, I bet perl is a pun to those in the know.
Shakespeare, maybe, TLP? Shelley? Silverstein?
C.J., the Queen's laws are just laws.
Thanks, Jim. I had no idea. If I marry, maybe it will be to a woman thinner than my thumb.
It's a world of hurt, Thom, very much so.
Yeah, sorry about that, Pal.
Cooper, sundown never comes soon enough to Muslims during Ramadan or Americans on the Fourth of July.
Karen, from Lewis Carroll, our favorite's favorite:
"But wait a bit," the Oysters cried,
"Before we have our chat;
For some of us are out of breath,
And all of us are fat!"
"No hurry!" said the Carpenter.
They thanked him much for that.
I left you a comment here yesterday telling you that you'd fallen off my feed reader again. Blogger didn't deliver it. I do believe it is a conspiracy!
ReplyDeleteNot to worry, Quilly. For future reference it's one post per day, Monday through Saturday.
ReplyDeleteSomething to add insult to.
ReplyDelete