why, Palinka, why?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 7:48 am

why, Palinka, why, are you so world-weary, and cynical, and imperious, and pedantic?

Palinka (RIP) · Post by **Palinka (RIP)** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 11:10 am

Guest wrote:why, Palinka, why, are you so world-weary, and cynical, and imperious, and pedantic?

Mr Ambrose Bierce (1842 - 1914) sums it up rather nicely:

CYNIC, n.
A blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be. Hence the custom among the Scythians of plucking out a cynic's eyes to improve his vision.

PESSIMISM, n.
A philosophy forced upon the convictions of the observer by the disheartening prevalence of the optimist with his scarecrow hope and his unsightly smile.

If I am world-weary it is because I have seen enough of the world to be weary of its inhabitants.

I don't think I am a pedant. However, I do feel that a person should, at the very least, be able to master his or her mother tongue.

Imperious is not the right word (but since you didn't deign to offer any evidence, we will never know which word you were groping for). I am neither proud nor domineering. As any scant perusal of my posts will confirm.

I hope this answers your question. Now please allow me to ask you a question, dear Guest: What does it matter to you if I am; world-weary, cynical, pedantic and imperious?

Generic Jug · Post by **Generic Jug** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 1:22 pm

I had this big rant about pedantism and prideful intelligence going on, but then it told me I had an invalid session and proceeded to eat my entry. Which is probably for the best. So just imagine all the brilliance spewing forth from my fingers; that should be sufficient.

By the way, how's your stomach today, Palinka?

Palinka (RIP) · Post by **Palinka (RIP)** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 1:31 pm

Generic Jug wrote:...By the way, how's your stomach today, Palinka?

Like the rest of me; in dire need of a drink, thank you for asking.
Time to head off to the pub.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 1:31 pm

Palinka wrote:Now please allow me to ask you a question, dear Guest: What does it matter to you if I am; world-weary, cynical, pedantic and imperious?

In truth, it matters not a whit. No offense intended. Call it curiousity, or, if you prefer, nosiness.

Palinka (RIP) · Post by **Palinka (RIP)** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 1:35 pm

Guest wrote:In truth, it matters not a whit. No offense intended. Call it curiousity, or, if you prefer, nosiness.

Then I hope that I answered, the parts of your question that I did not refute, to your satisfaction.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 1:39 pm

You did. Enjoy the local.

Palinka (RIP) · Post by **Palinka (RIP)** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 1:45 pm

Guest wrote:You did. Enjoy the local.

Thank you. I shall.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 1:51 pm

OK, now that he's gone, let's talk about this cynical pessimist. Can you BELIEVE this guy??

[Jesting, jesting]

Generic Jug · Post by **Generic Jug** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 1:56 pm

Hey, are you actually registered as "Guest"? Damn sneaky, you are.

Frankennietzsche · Post by **Frankennietzsche** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 2:40 pm

So he corrects our use (abuse?) of the English language; big deal! Besides, most of the time it's a good natured ribbing.

So he's a bit cynical, so am I.

Pessimism, yep, that too.

Generic Jug · Post by **Generic Jug** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 3:13 pm

I don't think homeslice was trying to riff on Palinka, per se. I, too, am cynical and pessimistic. I haven't decided if they are truly negative traits or not. Regardless, I know that I gravitate more towards those kinds of people than the happy-sunshine crowd.

StoliGirl · Post by **StoliGirl** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 3:53 pm

Guest wrote:why, Palinka, why, are you so world-weary, and cynical, and imperious, and pedantic?

We're not going to start calling people out on this board are we? For traits that may only exist in our minds. Or our big dictionary. Perhaps Guest, you should have waited until you became acquainted with Palinka before making such a rash judgement. In my narrow view, Palinka has a very European outlook on the world, refreshing after dealing with consumer-pepsi-madonna-people magazine as reading material-television sottish-one language-spoiled-media playthings minds.
I want a thread. Why Is StoliGirl A Bitch? No, no, no. That's wrong. Why Did Stoli Girl Buy A Bitch? I can answer that. I bought a beautiful Afghan Hound for my stepmother (#5). Afghans have long hair and require a lot of attention and grooming. I'm hoping that it will occupy some of the time that she uses to spend what's left of my inheiritance. Slick one, ain't I.

Rowdydrunk79 · Post by **Rowdydrunk79** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 3:57 pm

Frankennietzsche wrote:So he corrects our use (abuse?) of the English language; big deal! Besides, most of the time it's a good natured ribbing.

So he's a bit cynical, so am I.

Pessimism, yep, that too.

Palinka's one of my personal hero's, I'm totally with you, Frank.

Generic Jug · Post by **Generic Jug** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 3:59 pm

StoliGirl wrote:
Guest wrote:why, Palinka, why, are you so world-weary, and cynical, and imperious, and pedantic?
We're not going to start calling people out on this board are we? For traits that may only exist in our minds. Or our big dictionary. Perhaps Guest, you should have waited until you became acquainted with Palinka before making such a rash judgement. In my narrow view, Palinka has a very European outlook on the world, refreshing after dealing with consumer-pepsi-madonna-people magazine as reading material-television sottish-one language-spoiled-media playthings minds.
I want a thread. Why Is StoliGirl A Bitch? No, no, no. That's wrong. Why Did Stoli Girl Buy A Bitch? I can answer that. I bought a beautiful Afghan Hound for my stepmother (#5). Afghans have long hair and require a lot of attention and grooming. I'm hoping that it will occupy some of the time that she uses to spend what's left of my inheiritance. Slick one, ain't I.

Why, Stoli, why are you such a sneaky little money-grubber?

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