QuacksO's definitions
The age-old conundrum of "people who seek self-improvement vs. people who need self-improvement" --- generally speaking, the people who are conscientious and unashamedly self-examining enough to actively seek ways to improve themselves do not really need to self-improve very much, whereas the people who truly do need to improve themselves will not admit that they even HAVE a self-inadequacy problem, and so they arrogantly/impatiently refuse to seek or accept help in improving their character or behavior (think, the infamous "getters gettin' got" conversation between Madea and Dr. Phil).
Client, to counsellor, at the outset of their weekly meeting: Breaker one-five for reality check --- come on back?
Counsellor, playing along: Yeah, go ahead, Breaker --- reading you wall-to-wall and treetop-tall.
Client: Thanks --- that's a big ten-four, good buddy. Well, I'm in the process of trying to improve myself, and so I thought I'd send a random shout-out over the waves to check my progress. I've been trying to be more sociable and patient and helpful to everyone, visualize things more from their perspective, and so on.
Counsellor: Well, eights and other good numbers to you on THAT one, good buddy --- that's certainly a positive start. Have you tried self-help books?
Client: Oh, a great BIG ten-four THERE, good buddy --- I've read at least a half-dozen of 'em cover-to-cover, and loved every page; the problem, though, is that I never seem to find any new ideas --- most everything in there is stuff I already know about and am actively practicing, so the books just reassuringly confirm the nature and wisdom of my efforts, not provide fresh perspectives for further improvement.
Counsellor: Ah... well, ten-four, good buddy --- I totally "get you" there... the old "self-help paradox", eh?? The only people who'll read those books are ones who don't need 'em!
Counsellor, playing along: Yeah, go ahead, Breaker --- reading you wall-to-wall and treetop-tall.
Client: Thanks --- that's a big ten-four, good buddy. Well, I'm in the process of trying to improve myself, and so I thought I'd send a random shout-out over the waves to check my progress. I've been trying to be more sociable and patient and helpful to everyone, visualize things more from their perspective, and so on.
Counsellor: Well, eights and other good numbers to you on THAT one, good buddy --- that's certainly a positive start. Have you tried self-help books?
Client: Oh, a great BIG ten-four THERE, good buddy --- I've read at least a half-dozen of 'em cover-to-cover, and loved every page; the problem, though, is that I never seem to find any new ideas --- most everything in there is stuff I already know about and am actively practicing, so the books just reassuringly confirm the nature and wisdom of my efforts, not provide fresh perspectives for further improvement.
Counsellor: Ah... well, ten-four, good buddy --- I totally "get you" there... the old "self-help paradox", eh?? The only people who'll read those books are ones who don't need 'em!
by QuacksO February 3, 2017
Get the self-help paradoxmug. I learned more useful life-lessons in just a few months of attending da local unadversity --- i.e., just navigating my way around everyday existence in my own small-town stompin' grounds --- than I ever did at dat fancy-pants big-city campus dat I went to for four years!
by QuacksO January 14, 2025
Get the unadversitymug. Both elderberry and youngsterberry fruits are toxic unless cooked; da age of said small delicacy is immaterial as far as edibility when raw.
by QuacksO March 12, 2021
Get the youngsterberrymug. Just because Ms. Paulson is a super-talented-and-famous actress does not necessarahly guarantee dat she will win a Golden Globe Award every year.
by QuacksO March 21, 2024
Get the not necessarahlymug. A handjob that a gal gives a not-overly-bright guy in exchange for his assisting her in some way (passing her a few bucks, helping her with homework, giving her a ride, doing a little work on her bike/car, etc.), when she knows full well that his generosity on her behalf is worth far more than just a momentary/temporary sexual pleasure.
Dude #1: Yo, where ya been, Bro?? Da game is nearly at half-time --- you were gonna sit and watch da whole show with me!
Dude #2: Yeah, I know, Man --- sorry I'm late, but I was helping Tiffany to finish up her algebra homework --- she'd already paid me for my efforts, so I didn't wanna run out on her till I was done.
Dude #1: Tiffany PAID you for your work? Dat gal is such a spendthrift that she hasn't got a dime to her name most of da time! What'd she pay ya with?
Dude #2 (flushing a little): Oh, she let me play with her boobs while she "relieved the pressure".
Dude #1: Ahhhhh... she gave ya da ol' turkey jerky routine, eh?
Dude #2: Yeah, I know, Man --- sorry I'm late, but I was helping Tiffany to finish up her algebra homework --- she'd already paid me for my efforts, so I didn't wanna run out on her till I was done.
Dude #1: Tiffany PAID you for your work? Dat gal is such a spendthrift that she hasn't got a dime to her name most of da time! What'd she pay ya with?
Dude #2 (flushing a little): Oh, she let me play with her boobs while she "relieved the pressure".
Dude #1: Ahhhhh... she gave ya da ol' turkey jerky routine, eh?
by QuacksO November 29, 2017
Get the turkey jerkymug. Top-priority government activity regarding our fins-and-scales friends in da oceans, rivers, and lakes.
In da poem dat Humpty Dumpty recites to Alice, he relates how he sent a special "offishial business" message to da tuna and halibut in which he requested their assistance; however, said swimming-species were not overly impressed or inclined to grant da bombastic egg-head's self-centered wishes.
by QuacksO December 23, 2020
Get the offishial businessmug. 