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, June 15, 2010
Cur
CUR, n. The lowest rank in the hierarchy of dogs.
2010 Update: A dog, scandalized by the cruel comparison of a man to it.
CUR, n. A mongrel with a grudge. CURRY: bad-tempered in the manner of a cur; an alleged food item, snarly in the mouth and in the belly. CURRY FAVOR: to seek advancement among humans with the delicacy and sensitivity of a pit bull in the ring.
Curs make the best of friends. We must forgive them for having skeletons in their closets. Most of the hippy kids when I was in college had a yellow cur left on the steps waiting while the owners were inside in class. ..
Well, thanks to that Acton, first I discurred trying to seeing what’s up with this simple little word. Then I decided to excur and really dig deep. And while percurring and transcurring I decided that curs do all these things: run about, go beyond, pass through, and run across and over. So I’ve been a cur this afternoon. Took me longer than the average dog would take.
just a viking mutt myself,though think i got the best of the breeds europe had to offer at the time... no cowardly acts there, though brings us back to burglar or thief...
coffee blend is my own hawaiian kona & italian lavazza espresso(arabica)
Excellent update Doug - I con-cur.
ReplyDeleteCUR, n. A mongrel with a grudge. CURRY: bad-tempered in the manner of a cur; an alleged food item, snarly in the mouth and in the belly. CURRY FAVOR: to seek advancement among humans with the delicacy and sensitivity of a pit bull in the ring.
ReplyDeleteCUR, n. Chihuahua and any politician
ReplyDeleteNow I know why Thom's asking me how to spell "Chihuahua"... but it's too early in the morning for me to come up with a thing of my own!
ReplyDeletetrying to catch up with you, dawg
ReplyDeletebozon: clown who is a cur
Cur: The growl I make before I've had my first cup of coffee in the morning.
ReplyDeleteCUR,n. The ANNOYANCE that shoots out of my nose after I read about Nessa's "growl".
ReplyDeleteSweet!
Curs make the best of friends. We must forgive them for having skeletons in their closets.
ReplyDeleteMost of the hippy kids when I was in college had a yellow cur left on the steps waiting while the owners were inside in class.
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Very interesting link, Actonbell. And a nice link back to Terry's beginning.
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ReplyDeleteWell, thanks to that Acton, first I discurred trying to seeing what’s up with this simple little word. Then I decided to excur and really dig deep. And while percurring and transcurring I decided that curs do all these things: run about, go beyond, pass through, and run across and over. So I’ve been a cur this afternoon. Took me longer than the average dog would take.
ReplyDeletejust a viking mutt myself,though
ReplyDeletethink i got the best of the breeds
europe had to offer at the time...
no cowardly acts there,
though brings us back to
burglar or thief...
coffee blend is my own
hawaiian kona &
italian lavazza espresso(arabica)
God / Dog...need more be said
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excellent definition
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As do Willie and Walela, Terry.
ReplyDeleteWell Bierced, Amoeba.
Thom, that sounds about right. Those who bark loudest.
Funny, Susan. I fear you'll spend your whole week spelling.
Not to fear, Karma. I run slow.
Speaking of which, Nessa.
Karen, I have to give you the edge as a growler.
Jim, the yellow dogs are the loyal one.
Actonbell, we canines are a little sensitive about that.
Yup, Nessa.
Welcome, anonymous.
TLP, the average dog never gets off the porch.
Recipes now, Bear? Is your sagacity limitless?
Thanks, Coop.
I hear ya, Karen.