nethcev!'s definitions

Tragic

The occurrence of what one might describe to be something of the nature of a momentous disaster which later provokes heart wrenching sorrow. Some examples of what may correctly be deemed to be “tragic” might include; unrequited love, premature death, or game six of the 2003 National League Championship.

"All perform their tragic play, there struts Hamlet, there is Lear." Yeats

by nethcev! October 1, 2006

Anthropology

Sociology for the long since deceased.

"It's hard to find a job when your major is in anthropology."

by nethcev! August 23, 2006

funeral

When the friends, loved ones and acquaintances of a deceased person congregate around a coffin to bury the cadaver under dirt and white lies.

"Instead of a funeral, I'd like to be cremated with the intention of having my ashes preserved in a snow globe."

by nethcev! August 24, 2006

guilt

An unfortunate side affect that results from being overly exposed to morality.

"I become overcome with guilt when i think about how poorly thought out my definition's examples are."

by nethcev! August 24, 2006

Ambition

What drives man to achieve failure with greater speed then had he just let fate run its course.

Personal experience

by nethcev! June 27, 2004

art

The most belligerent expression of political, spiritual or emotional conception known to man; art is literally transforming one's most inflamed personal sentiments and perceptions into a tangible creation, designed for no other purpose then the architect's own personal satisfaction. Anything else is a marketing scheme.

Renoir was an artist. Hugh Hefner is a salesman.

by nethcev! April 28, 2004

Alcohol

Man’s most misunderstood culinary achievement.

Alcohol can be found in countless things that makes your day either better or worse.

by nethcev! August 21, 2006