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Devil's Dictionary

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Faerus Stoneslammer, Mar 19, 2004.

  1. Faerus Stoneslammer Gems: 16/31
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    [​IMG] Here's a site I found advertised on a BG story website, it's called the Devil's Dictionary . It gives some interesting definitions for a bunch of english words. Just a little something to look at when/if you're bored. And maybe you could post your favourite definitions for everyone else's entertainment...

    Here's mine (so far):

    MAN, n. An animal so lost in rapturous contemplation of what he thinks he is as to overlook what he indubitably ought to be. His chief occupation is extermination of other animals and his own species, which, however, multiplies with such insistent rapidity as to infest the whole habitable earth and Canada.

    EDIT: Here's another one I just found:
    BELLADONNA, n. In Italian a beautiful lady; in English a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues.
    (No offense meant to either of the two nationalities mentioned).

    [ March 19, 2004, 18:47: Message edited by: Faerus Stoneslammer ]
     
    Faerus Stoneslammer, Mar 19, 2004
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    My fave so far is:

    Woman:
    The woman is lithe and graceful in its movement, especially the American variety (felis pugnans), is omnivorous and can be taught not to talk.

    If only that last were true of some of those I know.
     
    Aldazar, Mar 19, 2004
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  3. Splunge

    Splunge Bhaal’s financial advisor Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Damn you, Aldazar! I spent 10 minutes looking, only to find that I chose the same one as you. :p

    But I am quite disturbed to find that Canada is not condidered to be part of "the whole habitable earth". :grr:

    Here's one for those who might vote for Bush in the upcoming election:
    :p
     
    Splunge, Mar 19, 2004
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  4. Shell

    Shell Awww, come and give me a big hug!

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    That is so true
     
    Shell, Mar 19, 2004
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  5. Loerand

    Loerand My heart holds no fear for death

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    True...
     
    Loerand, Mar 19, 2004
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    :idea: :grin:
     
    Dendri, Mar 19, 2004
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    I get it. That means that Adelth is a different kind of special then I first thought. :p :D
     
    Jaguar, Mar 19, 2004
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    Falstaff Sleep is for the Weak of Will Veteran

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    Nothing like a little Ambrose Bierce to make the day a little brighter. :grin:
     
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