tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post2672791225240744237..comments2023-08-06T05:13:26.415-04:00Comments on Von Trapper Keeper: The Twelve Levels of "Making Fun" of SomeoneDan Nolanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-48251477963548327762008-07-30T21:53:00.000-04:002008-07-30T21:53:00.000-04:00Yes, the Nolan family has been known to spill righ...Yes, the Nolan family has been known to spill right past this list into <I>The Twelve Levels of Making Someone Feel Really Bad About Themselves</I> list. We're not proud. It's just a free-for-all sometimes.Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-4813374101057073772008-07-30T21:39:00.000-04:002008-07-30T21:39:00.000-04:00true. I've seen him hit all 12 dead sober at work....true. I've seen him hit all 12 dead sober at work. maybe even talking to coworkers. Of course, that's the main reason why I'm a fan of your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-27089279320516613322008-07-30T21:34:00.000-04:002008-07-30T21:34:00.000-04:00Ah that damn parlor game. Was that venomous and v...Ah that damn parlor game. Was that venomous and vitriolic or just a souped up caustic. Whatever it was, I wasn't the only one engaging in it. Of course, my brother and I have over 30 years of history of making fun of eachother that runs the entire gamut of the list.Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-18613341742541628042008-07-30T21:19:00.000-04:002008-07-30T21:19:00.000-04:00I don't know whether to feel proud or dismayed tha...I don't know whether to feel proud or dismayed that I have personally experienced vtk's venomous and vitriolic (parlor game, anyone?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-78702963352958039582008-07-28T16:26:00.000-04:002008-07-28T16:26:00.000-04:00Ah. My bad. I forgot that Kevin B dancing in leg...Ah. My bad. I forgot that Kevin B dancing in legwarmers was filed under <I>not</I> weird.Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-78167992970069540412008-07-28T16:21:00.000-04:002008-07-28T16:21:00.000-04:00It just got weird again.Kevin B.It just got weird again.<BR/><BR/>Kevin B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-11377667566677641842008-07-28T16:05:00.000-04:002008-07-28T16:05:00.000-04:00What's the matter? Cold feet?What's the matter? Cold feet?Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-60452117052734383292008-07-28T16:01:00.000-04:002008-07-28T16:01:00.000-04:00Dancing? I haven't even put on my legwarmers yet.K...Dancing? I haven't even put on my legwarmers yet.<BR/><BR/>Kevin B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-87397176480416790902008-07-28T15:30:00.000-04:002008-07-28T15:30:00.000-04:00You're dancing between # 4 droll and # 5 salty rig...You're dancing between # 4 droll and # 5 salty right now. I know that dance. I've danced that dance. I'm immune to that dance. Dance on, dancer.Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-53944397527909742532008-07-28T15:22:00.000-04:002008-07-28T15:22:00.000-04:00Yes, it is great.I am really enjoying it.It is wit...Yes, it is great.<BR/><BR/>I am really enjoying it.<BR/><BR/>It is witty, insightful and informative.<BR/><BR/>Kevin B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-47295749613151482822008-07-27T21:56:00.000-04:002008-07-27T21:56:00.000-04:00Is it because of the touching?Are you reading the ...Is it because of the touching?<BR/><BR/>Are you reading the live blog? Truly unremarkable writing.Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-25731660694032756932008-07-27T21:52:00.000-04:002008-07-27T21:52:00.000-04:00I generally like it when VTK makes fun of me in a ...I generally like it when VTK makes fun of me in a frisky manner, but sometimes it gets weird.<BR/><BR/>Kevin BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-47543923760123978752008-07-25T16:38:00.000-04:002008-07-25T16:38:00.000-04:00It appears that it depends on which definition one...It appears that it depends on which definition one is reading. Your definition of pernicious reads "highly injurious or destructive", whereas the one I'm reading on my dictionary widget says "having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way". Clearly that is still pretty negative, which is why it is located in the bottom third, but doesn't sound as bad as joking around that includes venom or vitriol. "Scurrilous" may be the out of place word here - it may be better placed after "caustic" - but ... I don't know. I'll have to bring it to the Committee (bvm and dp) before making any radical changes. Unfortunately, one is on the Appalachian Trail and the other is in South Africa, so it'll have to be tabled for now.Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-39378030387717323532008-07-25T14:23:00.000-04:002008-07-25T14:23:00.000-04:00Yeah, I could see putting scurrilous at no. 10 and...Yeah, I could see putting scurrilous at no. 10 and bumping vitriolic and venomous to 11 and 12. Scurrilous is still pretty harsh, though, so it needs to be in the bottom 3.<BR/><BR/>Actually, I just read a definition for pernicious and although the word itself sounds milder than scurrilous, I think it has a harsher meaning in this context: "highly injurious or destructive" vs. "vulgar and evil". Pernicious seems to require injury to the target of the humor, where scurrilous doesn't; it could just be offensive in general.akboognishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552719022086863177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-34497122816601872222008-07-25T13:29:00.000-04:002008-07-25T13:29:00.000-04:00Interesting. "Scurrilous" does have a prankish rin...Interesting. "Scurrilous" does have a prankish ring to it (he says to the prankster principal). "The impish scamp engaged in scurrilous pranks." Though, I guess most words would sound prankish if plugged into that sentence. I guess its placement in this list is the result of its common use in describing a destructive attack on one's character. At least that's how I think of it. "Venomous" and "vitriolic" are at least as negative as "scurrilous".<BR/><BR/>What words would describe passive aggressive ways of making fun of someone? We're not really passive aggressive people. Everything's right out there in the open. I rarely get accused of subtlety.Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-29801987808547942772008-07-25T13:05:00.000-04:002008-07-25T13:05:00.000-04:00Looking at various definitions, I found that "scur...Looking at various definitions, I found that "scurrilous" has a range of definitions, some of which suggest the intensity of its placement on your list, and others which suggest a milder degree. However, it loses points for me because the word itself doesn't sound as intense as its meaning. <BR/><BR/>"Vitriolic", "venomous", and "caustic" all have a bonus onomatopia effect that reinforces their meaning, and therefore rank higher in my book.<BR/><BR/>I find it interesting that none of your terms directly name more passive-aggressive degrees of making fun of someone.<BR/><BR/>Just a few jocular thoughts...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-26652075628504945992008-07-24T20:39:00.000-04:002008-07-24T20:39:00.000-04:00Isn't that cock said in any accent?Isn't that cock said in any accent?Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-66765908310236619702008-07-24T20:38:00.000-04:002008-07-24T20:38:00.000-04:00i'm quite fond of pernicious and vitriolic, myself...i'm quite fond of pernicious and vitriolic, myself. <BR/><BR/>i would just like to add that my word verification was cahkk. which, if you take the time to read it out loud, is cock said with a boston accent.shaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02293193809895702447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-71936593322424069112008-07-24T20:33:00.000-04:002008-07-24T20:33:00.000-04:00I look forward to your next list. Any exclusive V...I look forward to your next list. Any exclusive VTK only hints as to the subject matter?<BR/><BR/>Boorish was the one word that was a bit of an aberration from the progression of tone, but it had to be included. Especially considering its prominent role in my arsenal of fun-making.Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18246530.post-78713914017203962122008-07-24T15:37:00.000-04:002008-07-24T15:37:00.000-04:00I like Lists...I like cross blog list posts with l...I like Lists...I like cross blog list posts with lots of comments even more.<BR/><BR/>I think it's about time that the Foundation posts some list blogs again.<BR/><BR/>At least, this Foundation Member.<BR/><BR/>Also, I love the words Boorish and Scurrilous.fugehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00893198308732829656noreply@blogger.com