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 22, 2010
Monsignor
MONSIGNOR, n. A high ecclesiastical title, of which the Founder of our religion overlooked the advantages.
2010 Update: A lesser Lord, more often heard from.
Well.............. You know you make me want to (SHOUT) Kick my heals up and (SHOUT) Throw my hands up and (SHOUT) Throw my head back and (SHOUT) Come on now (SHOUT) Don't forget to say you will (SHOUT) Don't forget to say-ay-ay-ay-ay-yeah (SHOUT)
Just planting my flag.
ReplyDeletemonsignor , root word for
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also known as
priest kissing
disease
Monsignor: A word that begs pardon for its pronunciation.
ReplyDeleteMONSIGNOR: Just another pretty dress.
ReplyDeleteMONSIGNOR, n - We the People
ReplyDeleteMONSIGNOR, n. A title signifying a high degree of proficiency in sign language, equivalent to the black belt in karate.
ReplyDeleteWas that a shout that I hea ...
Well..............
ReplyDeleteYou know you make me want to (SHOUT)
Kick my heals up and (SHOUT)
Throw my hands up and (SHOUT)
Throw my head back and (SHOUT)
Come on now (SHOUT)
Don't forget to say you will (SHOUT)
Don't forget to say-ay-ay-ay-ay-yeah (SHOUT)
Monsignor, n., my uncle, now deceased.
ReplyDeleteI have often been called a lesser Lord but then again I have often been called a variety of things. Not all of them nice or complimentary.
ReplyDeleteI think Karen wins my vote for sheer lunacy although I do like the amoeba's response.
Wow, C.J, thanks for playing! And now, here without further ado is the Fab Four's rendition of "You make me want to shout"
ReplyDeleteHappy clicking!
Flag acknowledged.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, you just managed to gross me out. Well done.
Terry, you're over my head with that one. Help a feller out?
TLP, you flatter.
Thom, you too, prolly.
Amoeba, that's just MonsignorKoko.
Karen, you go ahead then.
Really, Sauerkraut?
C.J., wait around. You might be called more things.
Karen, you're kind of a full-service commenter.
Actually, Karen, I was thinking more along the lines of hi-YAA!. But whatever rocks your theater - and not my noggin.
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Gee, Amoeba. What are you some kind of song and dance man, or something there?
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