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skipvia commented on the word existential despair
So, yes, a big ad budget often trumps the truth, but that doesn't mean we should go slumping off in existential despair.
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October 19, 2007
reesetee commented on the word existential despair
Interesting article!
October 19, 2007
skipvia commented on the word existential despair
I thought so too, and the phrase "slumping off in existential despair" is wonderfully evocative.
October 19, 2007
seanahan commented on the word existential despair
Compare this to existential angst
October 19, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word existential despair
Slumping is cool. I like skulking better though.
October 19, 2007
yarb commented on the word existential despair
So you like skulking, cb? I had you down as a skulker.
October 19, 2007
reesetee commented on the word existential despair
It is, indeed, a wonderful phrase. I'm thinking of stealing it for one of my lists. ;-)
Not sure I like skulking as much as I like slouching. You know, as in "slouching towards Bethlehem."
Not that I'd do that.
October 19, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word existential despair
Skulking burns more calories.
October 20, 2007
reesetee commented on the word existential despair
Then put me down for skulking, definitely.
October 22, 2007