nethcev!'s definitions

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

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

Tragic

The occurrence of what one might describe to be something of the nature of a momentous disaster which later provokes heart wrenching sorrow. Some examples of what may correctly be deemed to be “tragic” might include; unrequited love, premature death, or game six of the 2003 National League Championship.

"All perform their tragic play, there struts Hamlet, there is Lear." Yeats

by nethcev! October 1, 2006

Smile

An insignificant facial expression which is intended to suggest feelings of euphoria, satisfaction or relaxed complacency to others, but in actuality, more often serves as a social mask to disguise one’s true feelings.

Oh villain, villain, smiling, damned Villain!
My tables - meet it is I set it down,
That one may smile, and smile, and be a villain;
At least I'm sure it may be so in Denmark

Hamlet, Shakespeare

by nethcev! September 5, 2006

Ambition

What drives man to achieve failure with greater speed then had he just let fate run its course.

Personal experience

by nethcev! June 27, 2004

guilt

An unfortunate side affect that results from being overly exposed to morality.

"I become overcome with guilt when i think about how poorly thought out my definition's examples are."

by nethcev! August 24, 2006

art

The most belligerent expression of political, spiritual or emotional conception known to man; art is literally transforming one's most inflamed personal sentiments and perceptions into a tangible creation, designed for no other purpose then the architect's own personal satisfaction. Anything else is a marketing scheme.

Renoir was an artist. Hugh Hefner is a salesman.

by nethcev! April 28, 2004