Definitions by yorrick hunt

paradox 

a statement that appears to be self-contradictory but may actually be true

You can't change who you are unless you want to, but whether you want to is part of who you are. Some paradox.

paradox by yorrick hunt January 24, 2008

pointless 

something that is a waste of time or of no use

It is pointless to put up a sign that reads: SIGN NOT IN USE

pointless by yorrick hunt January 24, 2008

Schopenhauer 

Arthur Schopenhauer; German philosopher; born February 22, 1788; died September 21, 1860

Schopenhauer dealt believers of freewill a blow by pointing out that, although we can certainly DO what we want, we have no say in WHAT we want.

Schopenhauer by yorrick hunt January 24, 2008

stupid 

an adjective to best describe the average person

Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize that half of them are stupider than that.

stupid by yorrick hunt January 24, 2008

non sequitur 

a statement that has little or no relation to what preceded it; illogical inference; (Latin for "it does not follow")

Example of a non sequitur:
Theo lives in a small apartment. Therefore he must have a small penis.

non sequitur by yorrick hunt January 23, 2008

no hands 

performing an activity without the use of the hands

Why does Rover keep licking himself?
Because he has no hands.

no hands by yorrick hunt January 23, 2008

sceptical 

associated with doubting, not believing, not accepting

You should be sceptical of a fortune teller whose crystal ball has three finger holes in it.

sceptical by yorrick hunt January 23, 2008