Re: A Note on Language

[Ron/datadigr <rdg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Johnny T:

Your correction of the Harmaniac? was ironic.

The word you were both _actually_looking for was "epithets", not
epigrams or epitaphs.

Folks pretty much never "hurl epigrams" but they often hurl epithets.
Folks who hurl epitaphs--given where epitaphs are normally found--are
prime candidates for the _real_ man's game of "Caber _Catchin'"
because Caber tossin' is, comparatively, for sissies.

Much like music, the art of insult demands that "one" hit the
exact notes. Exactly. Keep practicing.

Ron/datadigr

Tuesday, March 30, 2004, 7:28:52 PM, Johnny T wrote:

Aac> The word you were searching for is "epigrams."  Much like music, the
Aac> art of insult demands that "one" hit the exact notes.  Otherwise, the song 
Aac> becomes humorous in an unintended way.  "Epitaphs" are gravestone inscriptions; 
Aac> "epigrams" are wise sayings.  But don't let the loneliness discourage you.  Keep 
Aac> practicing, and you may become, in time, a decent player. And isn't that what 
Aac> it's all about?

Aac> Your Fellow Fisherman,
Aac> Johnny T (Pat. Pending)



 



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