nethcev!'s definitions

Journalism

The art of expunging all of the art in writing.

For perfect examples of how journalism undermines art, see the guidelines listed in the AP Associated Press Stylebook.

by nethcev! August 18, 2006

fascism

The Nazi’s in Germany, the Falangists in Spain, and college football in the United States.

"I may not believe in fascism, but I sure do believe in the Oregon State Beavers."

by nethcev! August 24, 2006

Dandelion

A bastard blossom, a parasitic pansy, an annoying destructive weed which can be fermented into decent wine.

The word "dandelion" is derived from French, and means "lion's tooth" because of the dandelion's toothed leaves.

by nethcev! August 24, 2006

Individualist

One who refuses to adhere to or conform to the ways and standards of others, and thus has instead decided to live by his/her own unique standards and unorthodox practices just like all the other unique and unorthodox individualists.

"I'm not very much of an individualist."

by nethcev! August 26, 2006

Death

A state of existence that men tend to seek at their worst hours, and avoid during the rest of their years.

Deaths in 2003 (according to the World Health Report): 29.2% from cardiovascular diseases, 12.9% from Ischemic heart disease alone. 19.5% from parasitic diseases, lead by HIV 4.9%. Malignant neoplasms (growths and tumors) 12.5%, 2.2% from trachea, bronchus and lung. 6.7% from respiratory infections and 6.5% from respiratory diseases, chronic obtrusive pulmonary disease leading them with 4.8% of worldwide deaths. 6.2% from so called accidents, road and traffic injuries leading at 2.1%. 4.3% can be attributes to prenatal conditions, 3.4% to digestive diseases, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis of the liver combine to include 1.4% of worldwide deaths. Neuropsychiatric disorders such as Alzheimer’s take 1.9%, diabetes mellitus claims another 1.7% and Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis another 1.2%. Intentional injuries make 2.9% with suicide leading at 1.5% followed by homicide at 1.0% The remaining 3.7% died of various causes ranging from drowning to being mauled by a bear/bears.

by nethcev! January 2, 2006

Psychiatrist

A dandified drug dealer.

"Anybody who goes to a psychiatrist ought to have his head examined." --Samuel Goldwyn

by nethcev! September 20, 2006

Jesus Christ

The “Prince of Peace” in whose name countless have been slaughtered.

Jesus Christ: the poem.

Jesus.
The savior.
The light of the world.
The big cheese up in the sky.
Who was nailed to a cross, so we wouldn’t die.

by nethcev! September 1, 2006