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.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Decanter
DECANTER, n. A vessel whose functions are most envied by the human stomach.
2010 Update: An ornamental middle station between bottle and glass designed to contain the difference between wine- and whiskey-drinkers for proper aeration.
The difference between wine- and whiskey-drinkers is five minutes, Doug.
ReplyDeleteGood definition, though!
ReplyDeletesupsh - what happens when the wine-drinker becomes whiskey-drinker too fast.
Decanter: The step I usually skip anymore.
ReplyDeleteA jewish leader in New York.
ReplyDeleteDECANTER, n. - Is that anything like Here comes DeJudge? Here comes DeJudge? LOL Have a great Friday :)
ReplyDeleteMy father was a decanter. Almost every thing he said was "can't do this", "can't do that"!
ReplyDeleteDECANTER, n. Retiree from the chorus line - 'cause you can't can-ter any more.
ReplyDelete"De canter, de canter! Here, here, on Fantasy Island!"
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Dee can't err because she's on a roll.
ReplyDeleteDoug, I loved you song recording.
I take this to mean sediment does not a good whiskey make???
ReplyDeleteIt's Fable Friday!
ReplyDeleteTime to Play
Fantastic Fables!
by Ambrose Bierce
The Foolish Woman
A Married Woman,
whose lover was about to reform by running away,
procured a pistol and shot him dead.
"Why did you do that, Madam?" inquired a Policeman, sauntering by.
"Because," replied the Married Woman, "he was a wicked man, and had purchased a ticket
to Chicago."
"My sister," said an adjacent Man of God, solemnly,
"you cannot stop the wicked from going
to Chicago
by killing them."
2010 Moral Update: Hot Dog !! Only nine (9) more Fridays until November 6th !!
Doug, I apologize for this additional comment. I am in error.
ReplyDelete2010 Moral Update: Hot Dog !! Only seven (7) more Fridays until November 6th !!
sigh
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