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Dear Universe,
Being Egyptian, I make it a point to be well read and knowledgeable on plagues. George Santayana and "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" and all that. I know about the waters turning to blood, I can discourse on the unhealable boils, I am familiar with the frogs. I consider myself to have taken all reasonable precautions where plagues are concerned.
Why, then, do I find myself afflicted of late with a plague of idiots and assholes? Have I not learned enough of the past? Is it simply my unavoidable destiny as an Egyptian? I am Jewish, too, you know! Personally, I would have preferred some treefrogs, myself -- they are so cute!
Anyway, I will hope that the recent deluge is deemed sufficient and that the current plague will abate shortly. If not, I may have to rescind my current attitude of polite tolerance and begin to respond by smiting. No one really likes unnecessary smiting, so perhaps a dry spell is in order where idiots and assholes are concerned?
Thank you for your time and for your kind consideration of this matter.
Best regards,
Nomad
[N.B. Dear friends, do bear in mind that this entry is directed at a trend and not at any specific individual. So please do not believe that it was written about you. If, despite my disclaimer, you insist on persisting in taking my comments personally, the most productive course of action may be to contemplate what you might have done... then use the results of your meditations to become a better person. Do not make loud and obnoxious comments here; as you may gather from the above text, my usually magnanimous patience is quite thin today. Smiting will ensue if the Nomad is provoked.]
Being Egyptian, I make it a point to be well read and knowledgeable on plagues. George Santayana and "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" and all that. I know about the waters turning to blood, I can discourse on the unhealable boils, I am familiar with the frogs. I consider myself to have taken all reasonable precautions where plagues are concerned.
Why, then, do I find myself afflicted of late with a plague of idiots and assholes? Have I not learned enough of the past? Is it simply my unavoidable destiny as an Egyptian? I am Jewish, too, you know! Personally, I would have preferred some treefrogs, myself -- they are so cute!
Anyway, I will hope that the recent deluge is deemed sufficient and that the current plague will abate shortly. If not, I may have to rescind my current attitude of polite tolerance and begin to respond by smiting. No one really likes unnecessary smiting, so perhaps a dry spell is in order where idiots and assholes are concerned?
Thank you for your time and for your kind consideration of this matter.
Best regards,
Nomad
[N.B. Dear friends, do bear in mind that this entry is directed at a trend and not at any specific individual. So please do not believe that it was written about you. If, despite my disclaimer, you insist on persisting in taking my comments personally, the most productive course of action may be to contemplate what you might have done... then use the results of your meditations to become a better person. Do not make loud and obnoxious comments here; as you may gather from the above text, my usually magnanimous patience is quite thin today. Smiting will ensue if the Nomad is provoked.]
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Since you're Jewish, shouldn't the plague be wrought upon your enemies? That's just not fair!
Have some anti-idiot cream - hope it clears up soon.
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What this means is that, thousands of years ago, my ancestors oppressed and tormented and enslaved my ancestors! It's a wonder I don't hate myself or try to beat myself up or something![**]
Anyway, thank you muchly for the anti-idiot cream, m'dear! I suspect that it shall not be lacking for use! *grin*
[*] Father's side of the family is Egyptian. Coptic Christian, in fact, which are the descendants of the ancient Egyptians... as opposed to the Arabs who moved in later. Mother's side of the family is Jewish.
[**] Maybe this explains how I ended up as a switch? *wink*
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Might I recommend a plague of frog? (you know, the one that gets into the aircon and keeps people awake all night with its croaking then dies and pongs the place out for weeks..........:o)
As one who also has Jewish ancestry (although only Latvian, if that will do?) I promise not to provoke you :o)
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As for your guess: It is not bad... but, no, airport security has not been any more annoying that usual for me of late. And I have flown four times so far this year. It is my understanding that the flights from Canada into the US have gotten to be quite irrational... but everything else seems mostly normal. At least in my experience!
I would be totally game for a plague of frogs! They can be sooooo adorable! I prefer bull frogs and tree frogs, myself! ;-D
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In any case, I do hope, for your sake, the idiots and assholes go busy themselves bothering each other for a while, and leave you alone.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8472937.stm
Verily, the mind boggleth! :o(
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Oh, and by the way, I like your icon, too! *grin*
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The icon is an old, old joke which began when I was in high school (back in the Cretaceous Era) as a hand-lettered sign. I'm glad you think it's funny too! (I could probably reconstruct it in another color if you want it.)
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When my son was small, I had another button, which said "Because I'M THE MOMMY, that's why!" I used to wonder how I had gotten from one to the other...
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So long as it's black? ;-D
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*hugs* Really, though, I hope that your plague dissipates quickly.
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(So go on and be as provocative as you wish, Cutie!)
If you need any spare smiting, let me know, though! I'm sure I can manage to send a lightning bolt or two your way!
Hmmmmm... Smiting as an anti-sleep drug! Whoda thunk it? *grins*
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YOU ARE NOT THE BOSS OF ME!!!!! RAWR!!!
(Also, *hugs*)
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*hugs back squishily*
Have not seen you in far too long! Must fix that when I return to Chicago in July! Cuddles and bonfires await!!
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Maybe you can identify some constant factors amongst them all that you might be able to alter? Or identify why people are being particularly bad with yourself over others (if that seems to be the case)?
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*nods sagely* Tis true -- that may be where the smiting needs to come in... *grin*
Maybe you can identify some constant factors amongst them all that you might be able to alter?
Hmmmmm.... *ponders* Now that you mention it, they are all breathing... ;-D
Or identify why people are being particularly bad with yourself over others (if that seems to be the case)?
Not a bad suggestion but, really, I think that this confluence is simply just a matter of coincidence. Especially since the demographics and localities of the idiots and assholes that comprise the plague are quite varied. Also, the plague really is a fairly recent occurrence. I'm sure in time, it will pass. If not? Well, there are always the aforementioned smite options!
Twas good seeing you last night -- as always! Looking forward to seeing you again on Saturday!! *hugs*
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hope you're ok? I'm not sure what's happened but if you want to tell me I am here to listen.
*more hugs*
love you xx
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I am okay. No need to worry, I promise! Nothing has happened that I cannot handle.[*,**] This post wasn't even about anything from today in particular -- it was just me taking a moment to vent, given the amount of idiocy and asshattery that has crossed my path recently.
I will, however, take all the hugs, cuddles, snuggles, et cetera that you care to offer, Sweetheart! *wink*
Love you!
xxxxx
[*] Even if I need to start smiting, I do have some experience in that regard! *grin*
[**] I should also point out that some of the lovely and highly amusing comments that this post has received has been very grin-inducing and has reminded me that the vast majority of people that I encounter are charming and neither idiots nor assholes.
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~~ poke ~~
~~ provoke ~~
What? I am a Lokean, after all . . .
;)
Persephone
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smitesbites your Lokean self*You're in good company, my dear! The terrific
Sorry I missed you in NYC last month, hon. *hugs* Maybe we catch up when I next visit in July? *crosses fingers*
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~~ is nommed by the Nomad ~~
I really wanted to see you then, but I just couldn't handle the bitter cold that day -- it made my leg seize up so I could hardly move at all, even in the relative warmth of the house. A warm-weather raincheck would be nice. :)
Persephone
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*giggles* I like that!
*big hugs* I totally understand -- that was a particularly cold day when we went out! Nonetheless, although it makes perfect sense, I was also really disappointed that you were not able to join us -- believe me, hon, you were missed! The solution, then, is quite plain: We must indeed get together to do something fun when the warmth is upon us once again! *grins*
So.... what are your favourite NYC activities in the Summertime? Coney Island? One of the beaches? A Central Park concert? Hmmmmm?
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Until my sciatica goes away altogether, I have to do stuff that doesn't involve much walking. I tend to be a culture vulture & love the NYC Opera in particular. I don't see live theater often, though, since it's very expensive -- opera is often cheaper, or ballet, believe it or not. A Central Park concert sounds nice. I also like to go to the zoo -- remember when we went to the Central Park Zoo, a decade or so ago?
I've been to Coney Island once. Went on the rollercoaster and was terrified. I liked the freakshow. Don't remember if I went on other rides then. I'd be up for a Ferris wheel -- they don't bother me as much, even though I'm scared of heights.
I used to go to Fire Island a lot with Edward, to the nude beaches at the Pines & Cherry Grove. I can burn very badly though. (I blister.)
Does that help in making any potential plans?
Persephone
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And, yes, I am indeed Egyptian. Not be nationality -- I was born in Brooklyn! -- but by descent. One generation ago, the whole of my father's family lived in Egypt. In 1969 and 1970, my father and uncle moved to the States. My cousin and I -- born 1974 and 1975, respectively -- are the first two members of the family born in the United States.
I'm happy to chat more about Egyptitude sometime if you are interested, my dear! Maybe near one of the small fires at Brushwood this Summer?
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I'm thinking that maybe we take away all water from the idiots and assholes. Maybe for two months? Let's see if that reduces their levels of idiocy and asshattery!
*snarkily snide smile* (Would that be a "snile"?)
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Was regarding the third & fourth words of this entry was "Then *where*
on Xs green earth did he get all of that Jewdoole hair?" (Combine Jew
and poodle and you're there - I haven't the foggiest idea how this was
concocted by believe it had something to do with either UVA or Rutgers)
(We used this to describe my brother's hair by the way, which is no
where near as jewdooley as yours').
* My second thought was "Dur."
* And then I read "I'm Jewish, too" so my third thought was, also, "Dur."
And I've never met a frog I didn't like, as long as it can't poison me unless I were to eat it. I find there is a high probability that one I am holding will pee in my hands. Note that said data was gathered 30 years ago in Hawaii and in controlled circumstance. I certainly wasn't very controllable at 9. So anyway, your results may vary.
Meep!
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We joke that the only evolution is 6000 years has been that Nomad's eyes are on the front :-)
*because, you know, it's _so_ hard to get Nomad to pose for a picture!!
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"Does this bug you?" Poke. "Does this bug you?" Prod. "I'm not touching you!"
*runs away*
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Oh, I'm so glad that somebody groks this phenomenon! (Not glad you've had to deal with the same, mind you! But still happy that you understand, hon!)
Thank you for the kind words -- I shall indeed plod onwards, smiting if necessary, until the assholes and the idiots are all gone! Or at least gone away from me! :-D
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Honestly, I've never thought of you as anything other than sweet and lovely, my dear!
*hugs*
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Also: Gosh, this is the first time I've seen you express negativity other than sadness.
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I thought you would appreciate. It's another Bohemian Rhapsody for next year. :)