The writer suggests we 'hold up', signalling the xenoliterary statement about to be delivered to us, and him suggesting us to in fact hold up in order to properly process what he is about to say.
It is obvious to anyone the line is not meant to be complimentary, in fact, the statement is intended as an insult!
Now, of course, you ask yourself, "well, who is Nathaniel B? if he's trying to insult him why not compare him to someone we know?".
This is the wrong way to approach the analysis.
Of course, don't feel bad, it takes a learned individual to understand concepts of this nature, especially a concept that flirts so sensitively with the metaphysical.
If the young man were to compare the other man to someone generally perceived as negative, if he'd compared him to an infamous celebrity, or perhaps someone local to the group of people who is known as being less than savoury - there would be no magic.
The real genius here is the fact that we, and seemingly even the audience present, have no idea who this "Nathaniel B" is.
He is an enigma, a John Doe, a D.B Cooper.
So how would it be an insult? Well here's where it becomes Shakespearian.
It is obvious from the man's delivery and intellect - of course, he must be at the top level of literary scholars to think of a line like this on the spot - that he knows who Nathaniel B is.
Effectively with one line he is telling us he created this man, and he is the only one who can judge him, and assumedly his judgement is negative.
It is obvious to anyone the line is not meant to be complimentary, in fact, the statement is intended as an insult!
Now, of course, you ask yourself, "well, who is Nathaniel B? if he's trying to insult him why not compare him to someone we know?".
This is the wrong way to approach the analysis.
Of course, don't feel bad, it takes a learned individual to understand concepts of this nature, especially a concept that flirts so sensitively with the metaphysical.
If the young man were to compare the other man to someone generally perceived as negative, if he'd compared him to an infamous celebrity, or perhaps someone local to the group of people who is known as being less than savoury - there would be no magic.
The real genius here is the fact that we, and seemingly even the audience present, have no idea who this "Nathaniel B" is.
He is an enigma, a John Doe, a D.B Cooper.
So how would it be an insult? Well here's where it becomes Shakespearian.
It is obvious from the man's delivery and intellect - of course, he must be at the top level of literary scholars to think of a line like this on the spot - that he knows who Nathaniel B is.
Effectively with one line he is telling us he created this man, and he is the only one who can judge him, and assumedly his judgement is negative.
by aintyou_nathanielb August 07, 2022
by Jimmyjohn782 December 21, 2020
A human being that is terrible at volleyball, but knows how to cut hair. Will never grow up and is a screenager.
by nicoeli April 01, 2024
The name of an absolutely horrendous, sexist sweat goblin
People Named Nathaniel Mea are usually unpleasant. Especially to women.
People Named Nathaniel Mea are usually unpleasant. Especially to women.
by Marqueesa_Barbon February 06, 2021
by Poodlio April 23, 2022
Nathaniel (Nate) is handsome, nice, smart, and funny. If you have a Nathaniel (Nate) in your life whether it is you friend or boyfriend, you will want to keep them forever. you will find yourself constantly talking about him (all good things). He always knows how to make you laugh even when you don't want to. He will always ty to make your day better. When he smiles at you you just can't help but smile at him. Though he can be a little annoying, he is always there for you. Overall if you are friends with an Nathaniel (Nate) you will never want to loose him because he is just an amazing person with a fantastic personality (meaning no personality like any other boy, a personality that stands out from the others).
by May_Lily November 21, 2023