Random thoughts
Sep. 20th, 2004 02:12 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
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Main Entry: scha·den·freu·de
Pronunciation: 'shä-d&n-"froi-d&
Function: noun
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: German, from Schaden damage + Freude joy
: enjoyment obtained from the troubles of others
As a pessimist, I heartily enjoy schadenfreude.
There is a God.
How do I know this?
I had to do another 1500 word report for my colloquium class so I planned to turn in my electronics homework late (it was due 5:00 day). Fortunately, my electronics professor is going to give us a one week reprieve on it.
Hallelujah!
As I type the word "the", how many people are typing "the" at the same exact moment.
The fall of the Roman Republic begins when the shortsighted masses become armed. No wonder Machiavelli distrusted the masses so much (as an Italian, he read up on his Plutarch, Livy, Cicero, etc.).
At lunch, I wanted to buy some grapefruit juice to drink (I'm trying to limit my coke intake to help my scheming roommate out). By accident, I bought grapefruit soda.
Don't waste your money on it. It tastes terrible.
Main Entry: scha·den·freu·de
Pronunciation: 'shä-d&n-"froi-d&
Function: noun
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: German, from Schaden damage + Freude joy
: enjoyment obtained from the troubles of others
As a pessimist, I heartily enjoy schadenfreude.
There is a God.
How do I know this?
I had to do another 1500 word report for my colloquium class so I planned to turn in my electronics homework late (it was due 5:00 day). Fortunately, my electronics professor is going to give us a one week reprieve on it.
Hallelujah!
As I type the word "the", how many people are typing "the" at the same exact moment.
The fall of the Roman Republic begins when the shortsighted masses become armed. No wonder Machiavelli distrusted the masses so much (as an Italian, he read up on his Plutarch, Livy, Cicero, etc.).
At lunch, I wanted to buy some grapefruit juice to drink (I'm trying to limit my coke intake to help my scheming roommate out). By accident, I bought grapefruit soda.
Don't waste your money on it. It tastes terrible.
