A group of people linked in a cosmically significant manner, even when superficial linkages are not evident. Created by Kurt Vonnegut.
by zachwolff October 20, 2003
Get the karass mug.Think of the small group of people you have ended up running into and spending time with over the course of your life. Some may be friends, others not. A big part of Vonnegut's Karass concept revolves around coincidence evolving beyond apophenia, into the realm of the mystical.
The author suggests a divine plan behind the interactions of those within a karass, but adds it is unlikely that it's purpose will ever be revealed. I suspect it is, like the universe itself, recursive in function.
In summary, to begin to understand one's karass and those who are entwined within it, simply look for a common denominator between all those you have spent substantial time with, by choice or otherwise. The collective experiences garnered through these contacts both become and determine one's karass.
The author suggests a divine plan behind the interactions of those within a karass, but adds it is unlikely that it's purpose will ever be revealed. I suspect it is, like the universe itself, recursive in function.
In summary, to begin to understand one's karass and those who are entwined within it, simply look for a common denominator between all those you have spent substantial time with, by choice or otherwise. The collective experiences garnered through these contacts both become and determine one's karass.
I have a friend who I went through 6 years of elementary school with and then Jr. High. We were friends, but from different neighborhoods so not especially close. I quit high school, and after we only maintained sporadic contact. Several years later we both ended up as belated Freshman at the same university in Florida.
Through mutual friends we kept in touch for 5 or so years after college, then were disconnected again when I moved to California. A few months ago we found each other once again in the metaverse, and I just sent him an email today explaining karass, and how I always saw us as part of one. Disappointed after looking into what was available via Google, I ended up here posting this definition. Karass?
Through mutual friends we kept in touch for 5 or so years after college, then were disconnected again when I moved to California. A few months ago we found each other once again in the metaverse, and I just sent him an email today explaining karass, and how I always saw us as part of one. Disappointed after looking into what was available via Google, I ended up here posting this definition. Karass?
by Recursive Prophet October 30, 2007
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by Rare White Ape May 10, 2005
Get the karass mug.A wonderful but strong person, she may seem a bit rough around the edges at first but is actually quite nice. She is always there for her friends and doesn't put up with anyones crap. She is one of the best people possible to befriend and you would be lucky to meet her.
by Nom nom nom January 5, 2014
Get the karessa mug.Karasuno is a made up high school from Haikyuu! based on Karumai High school. Some students from Karasuno are Tobio Kageyama, Shoyo Hinata, Sawamura Daichi, Kei Tsukishima, Tadashi Yamaguchi, Nishinoya Yuu, Azumane Asahi, Ryunosuke Tanaka, Koshi Sugawara, Chikara Ennoshita, Kazuhito Narita, Hisashi Kinoshita... Those students are a part of Karasuno's boys volleyball team. Karasuno is located in Miyagi. Karasuno's mascot is a crow (烏 Karasu means crow).
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by Carl Carlsson August 10, 2004
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