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The Holidays usually bring us joy and happiness. Of course, it also sometimes brings us the famous ''Holiday blues''. Well, I kind of recieved '09 with the Holdiday blues and this made me think certain things. For example, it made me miss being a 10 year old waiting for Santa Clause. It made me miss the huge family gatherings for the 24th. It made me cry out like a baby. And then, on the morning of Jan. 1st., I woke up with what I feel, to this day, is a bad case of apathy.

What is apathy? Let us go into definitions, to be legal on the subject. Apathy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apathy) is: (according to mighty if fallible Wiki) a state of indifference, or the suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement, motivation and passion.

Before this OP turns into a blog, and I can already hear the catcalls from the back of the audience to ''get a blog!'', I wanted to ask NSG 3 things:

1st.) What is, to you, apathy?
2nd.) Do you suffer or have suffered from it?
...and...
3rd.) What do you do to get out of an apathetic phase?

1.) Apathy is a localized minima in the sinusoidal function of giving a shit.
2.) I've been apathetic. But then I remember how Jesus suffered on the cross, so I go ahead and give the stripper another $20.
3.) Emerging from apathy just requires you to go forward...then back...no, wait, forward, then back...forward, back, forward, back...oh, Nan...NAN....>AAAAAHHHH...

Wanna smoke?

The Holidays usually bring us joy and happiness. Of course, it also sometimes brings us the famous ''Holiday blues''. Well, I kind of recieved '09 with the Holdiday blues and this made me think certain things. For example, it made me miss being a 10 year old waiting for Santa Clause. It made me miss the huge family gatherings for the 24th. It made me cry out like a baby. And then, on the morning of Jan. 1st., I woke up with what I feel, to this day, is a bad case of apathy.

What is apathy? Let us go into definitions, to be legal on the subject. Apathy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apathy) is: (according to mighty if fallible Wiki) a state of indifference, or the suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement, motivation and passion.

Before this OP turns into a blog, and I can already hear the catcalls from the back of the audience to ''get a blog!'', I wanted to ask NSG 3 things:

1st.) What is, to you, apathy?
2nd.) Do you suffer or have suffered from it?
...and...
3rd.) What do you do to get out of an apathetic phase?

1: Um, life I guess.
2: I'd say so.
3: Let me know when you find out.

1: Um, life I guess.
2: I'd say so.
3: Let me know when you find out.

I'll take 3 to mean you're in an apathetic phase.

Apathy? I can't be arsed to find out if I have it or not.

1....
2....
3....

Apathy? I can't be arsed to find out if I have it or not.

You just answered my 3 questions.:tongue:

I really don't care one way or another.

I'll take 3 to mean you're in an apathetic phase.

Yeah, I'm about as hardcore apathetic as they come right now. Been that way since May 25th 08.

Yeah, I'm about as hardcore apathetic as they come right now. Been that way since May 25th 08.

Yeah, I don't think I'm in that stage first. (no offense intended) But I am a bit worried because my job doesn't afford me being apathetic. I work with people, on a daily basis.

1) My normal level of enthusiasm for life. I can't even be bothered to be nihilist.
2) I wouldn't say I 'suffer' from it, as it's a lifestyle choice :p
3) Someone else to dangle something shiny / exciting / interesting in front of me and then kick me up the backside.

Apathy at work is normal though. I had to work on the "veneer of enthusiasm" thing for years, but I finally have it sorted now so I don't get fired.

Meh. Sort of.

1st.) Not caring about the outcome of a scenario, and simply letting it play out
2nd.) Frequently.
3rd.) Usually don't care enough to get out.

According to your definition of apathy, it certainly describes how I behave in school (apathy and lethargic, to be exact). The reason I act apathetic is that the people in my school have nothing of value to communicate to me. And I really hate talking just for the sake of hearing my voice, which apparently everyone in my school obsesses over. So, for the most part I'm labeled by many as anti-social, as no one seems to approach me for conversation which keeps me for the most part content.

Apathy at work is normal though. I had to work on the "veneer of enthusiasm" thing for years, but I finally have it sorted now so I don't get fired.

You must tell me your secret. My apathy is growing and it shows at work. I've called on my contempt towards others when working and I'm tired of being warned by an idiot with only 4 years of institution for it.

See, now I'm also an elitist and I hate that.:mad:

According to your definition of apathy, it certainly describes how I behave in school (apathy and lethargic, to be exact). The reason I act apathetic is that the people in my school have nothing of value to communicate to me. And I really hate talking just for the sake of hearing my voice, which apparently everyone in my school obsesses over. So, for the most part I'm labeled by many as anti-social, as no one seems to approach me for conversation which keeps me for the most part content.

I went through a similar phase when in school. I didn't fit in with my classmates.

You must tell me your secret. My apathy is growing and it shows at work. I've called on my contempt towards others when working and I'm tired of being warned by an idiot with only 4 years of institution for it.

See, now I'm also an elitist and I hate that.:mad:

Yeah, being apathetic can often give people the impression you are elitist, when really you actually couldn't care less. But appearing to not care makes you appear aloof.

There is no secret apart from being willing to die a little inside each day, as you force yourself to look like you give a shit about something mind-numbingly irrelevant. Luckily, the more you do it, the easier it is. Until you almost find you really ARE giving one. :eek2:

Top tip - get a new job. It'll look less disingenuous, as people won't notice a change. Plus it's easier when the scenery changes.

See, now I'm also an elitist and I hate that.:mad:

You probably just care too much about what other people think about you. That's not elitism, it's uncertainty. And before you get angry at me: we all suffer from uncertainty. Especially those loud-mouthed, arrogant and seemingly self-confident individuals that gallop around on internet forums like they own the world. Newsflash: they do not. They usually don't even own the cellar they dwell in.

I am of a different breed, of course. I am far beyond the feeble "elitist" title, for it's too weak a term to describe the perfection and glory that is me. But it's not like any member of this forum didn't already know that. Behold that what I am and weep, for I truly reign supreme!

You probably just care too much about what other people think about you. That's not elitism, it's uncertainty. And before you get angry at me: we all suffer from uncertainty. Especially those loud-mouthed, arrogant and seemingly self-confident individuals that gallop around on internet forums like they own the world. Newsflash: they do not. They usually don't even own the cellar they dwell in.

No, when I meant that I was acting like an elitist was when I stated that my boss is an idiot with only 4 years of high school, nothing more. That made me feel like an elitist because of all my education and I don't like that. I shouldn't be like that or say those things. Elitism is bad.

No, I have cynicism, which is completely different.

No, when I meant that I was acting like an elitist was when I stated that my boss is an idiot with only 4 years of high school, nothing more. That made me feel like an elitist because of all my education and I don't like that. I shouldn't be like that or say those things. Elitism is bad.

Self-criticism is not a bad thing, but don't try to be reasonable towards idiots. You'll just end up like an idiot yourself, and that would be a waste of brainpower.

Self-criticism is not a bad thing, but don't try to be reasonable towards idiots. You'll just end up like an idiot yourself, and that would be a waste of brainpower.

Maybe you're right.

Self-criticism is not a bad thing, but don't try to be reasonable towards idiots. You'll just end up like an idiot yourself, and that would be a waste of brainpower.

When it's your boss who is an idiot, this is often difficult..... It can pay to be at least tactful.

I think it's fairly apparant that I suufer from a severe form of apathy. I can only be arsed to log on here and moan every now and again. I mean I'm going to post once, maybee twice, and then vanish for another week. Why? I can't be bothered.

If it's simply impossible to be formal and polite towards your intellectually challenged boss, I'm afraid it's time to look around for a new job. However, a bit of diplomacy goes a long way. You wouldn't want your resume to be blemished by unnecessary conflicts, after all.

Maybe you're right.

No, Nan, you deserved to be punished for your elitism.

You shall be dressed in an ankle-length grey wool skirt, a finely pressed white blouse with a long string of pearls, your hair in a severe bun, your make-up done tastefully, austere yet striking.

Then, every person on nationstates with an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.98 shall be permitted to spank you a number of times equal to 100 divided by their percentile ranking on their standardized entrance exams, rounded to the nearest integer.

Then I will make love to you on a pile of failed GED exam attempts until you shriek from thunderous, howling orgasms.

And in the coarse, raw throated aftermath, you will tell me of your newfound humility until I am satisified.

No, Nan, you deserved to be punished for your elitism.

You shall be dressed in an ankle-length grey wool skirt, a finely pressed white blouse with a long string of pearls, your hair in a severe bun, your make-up done tastefully, austere yet striking.

Then, every person on nationstates with an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.98 shall be permitted to spank you a number of times equal to 100 divided by their percentile ranking on their standardized entrance exams, rounded to the nearest integer.

Then I will make love to you on a pile of failed GED exam attempts until you shriek from thunderous, howling orgasms.

And in the coarse, raw throated aftermath, you will tell me of your newfound humility until I am satisified.

I've allways wanted to say that to her, but I've never had the balls. She took them.

No, Nan, you deserved to be punished for your elitism.

You shall be dressed in an ankle-length grey wool skirt, a finely pressed white blouse with a long string of pearls, your hair in a severe bun, your make-up done tastefully, austere yet striking.

Then, every person on nationstates with an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.98 shall be permitted to spank you a number of times equal to 100 divided by their percentile ranking on their standardized entrance exams, rounded to the nearest integer.

Then I will make love to you on a pile of failed GED exam attempts until you shriek from thunderous, howling orgasms.

And in the coarse, raw throated aftermath, you will tell me of your newfound humility until I am satisified.

Who says I would consider that ''punishment''?

I've allways wanted to say that to her, but I've never had the balls. She took them.

Don't worry, its probably just simple quality control. Its the age of genetics. Once she checks them out, she'll reinstall them, and you'll be back on duty.

But be fearful, friend. Once the seed is planted, they throw the envelope away.

Who says I would consider that ''punishment''?

When they do the Hentai version of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?", you'll be playing Jessica, I have no doubt.

And if you say "What's Roger Rabbit?" I will feel so old, I'll simply put in a cassette of Duran Duran and turn the oven gas on...

But be fearful, friend. Once the seed is planted, they throw the envelope away.

There was nothing to throw. The insignificance surprised me.

There was nothing to throw. The insignificance surprised me.

Didn't you get married a while back?

I heard its why Jhahannam joined the French Foreign Legion.

There was nothing to throw. The insignificance surprised me.

*sobs*


(As an aisde Nat, do you still talk to Tin/Zero - I haven't talked to him in ages)

Didn't you get married a while back?

I heard its why Jhahannam joined the French Foreign Legion.

Not at all, Father Baldwin. I entered a nunnery because Jhahannam left NSG. I was so heart-sick I offered my heart and life to Jeebus.

Not at all, Father Baldwin. I entered a nunnery because Jhahannam left NSG. I was so heart-sick I offered my heart and life to Jeebus.

Nuns are Brides of Christ, and are meant to live quiet lives of service...but if there is a God, surely he crafted a woman like you for a more fiery and fierce purpose, to show men that God can alloy beauty with passion, and purity is found no less in the challenging than the chaste.

Nuns are Brides of Christ, and are meant to live quiet lives of service...but if there is a God, surely he crafted a woman like you for a more fiery and fierce purpose, to show men that God can alloy beauty with passion, and purity is found no less in the challenging than the chaste.

That means that since you're for Christ, I can marry you!:fluffle:

1st.) Not caring about (insert noun here)
2nd.) I am very apathetic, but I don't suffer from it. In fact, it probably keeps me sane.
...and...
3rd.) To get in, I go online for hours on end

When they do the Hentai version of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?", you'll be playing Jessica, I have no doubt.

And if you say "What's Roger Rabbit?" I will feel so old, I'll simply put in a cassette of Duran Duran and turn the oven gas on...

That was funny, and I'm still in my teens

That means that since you're for Christ, I can marry you!:fluffle:

In my experience, it will be better if you don't marry any man that you like. Marriage doesn't make a relationship better.

Kagetora;14362945']That was funny, and I'm still in my teens

That's the way in which Balwin for Christ expresses his love for the harlotus hispanus. He does adore that species.

Kagetora;14362945']That was funny, and I'm still in my teens

God bless the internet, bringing antiquated pop-culture references to a new generation!

When they do the Hentai version of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?", you'll be playing Jessica, I have no doubt.

And if you say "What's Roger Rabbit?" I will feel so old, I'll simply put in a cassette of Duran Duran and turn the oven gas on...

pppfftt. Jessica? mild. even the Hentai Version.

there are much, MUCH more interesting Hentai charaters that would fit Nanatsu.

there are much, MUCH more interesting Hentai charaters that would fit Nanatsu.

Like?

That's the way in which Balwin for Christ expresses his love for the harlotus hispanus. He does adore that species.

I'll say something of harlots, if I may be briefly serious.

Like any profession, they very. Some are more skillful, some more beautiful, some have talent, some compensate with hardwork, some don't belong in the field, some couldn't be anywhere else, some give great GFE, some PSE, but always use latex or risk the STD.

Nanatsu, though, is more akin to the sacred women of Ishtar, and their favors were the same smoky dark way to God found in the flavored smoke of ancient tribes...

Nanatsu, though, is more akin to the sacred women of Ishtar, and their favors were the same smoky dark way to God found in the flavored smoke of ancient tribes...

For some reason, you're making me think of bacon.

I'll say something of harlots, if I may be briefly serious.

Like any profession, they very. Some are more skillful, some more beautiful, some have talent, some compensate with hardwork, some don't belong in the field, some couldn't be anywhere else, some give great GFE, some PSE, but always use latex or risk the STD.

Nanatsu, though, is more akin to the sacred women of Ishtar, and their favors were the same smoky dark way to God found in the flavored smoke of ancient tribes...

Don't you ever leave me!!!:fluffle:

Don't you ever leave me!!!:fluffle:

I can't leave you, Nanatsu, no one here can.

You are the star that has captured all of us, and you cast a field of clever sweetness stronger than gravity...

We can only dance about you, in our digital ellipses, mourning the revolutions that take us into the night when your face is hidden from us, and loving the mornings that raise you up on our horizons...

We must keep our ideal distance, for if we should wander too far from our orbits, we are lost to a cold and empty void without you, and if we come too close, we are burned, consumed, blinded with how amazing you would be IRL.

So instead, we turn, with our seasons, the warm winds and cold snows coming and going with how we tilt to you...

Jhahannam wanted to send you something before we entered Aubagne, but was afraid. Nobody knows if he was accepted to the Legion or not...

I can't leave you, Nanatsu, no one here can.

You are the star that has captured all of us, and you cast a field of clever sweetness stronger than gravity...

We can only dance about you, in our digital ellipses, mourning the revolutions that take us into the night when your face is hidden from us, and loving the mornings that raise you up on our horizons...

We must keep our ideal distance, for if we should wander too far from our orbits, we are lost to a cold and empty void without you, and if we come too close, we are burned, consumed, blinded with how amazing you would be IRL.

So instead, we turn, with our seasons, the warm winds and cold snows coming and going with how we tilt to you...

Jhahannam wanted to send you something before we entered Aubagne, but was afraid. Nobody knows if he was accepted to the Legion or not...

*Backs away from the thread... slowly*

I can't leave you, Nanatsu, no one here can.

You are the star that has captured all of us, and you cast a field of clever sweetness stronger than gravity...

We can only dance about you, in our digital ellipses, mourning the revolutions that take us into the night when your face is hidden from us, and loving the mornings that raise you up on our horizons...

We must keep our ideal distance, for if we should wander too far from our orbits, we are lost to a cold and empty void without you, and if we come too close, we are burned, consumed, blinded with how amazing you would be IRL.

So instead, we turn, with our seasons, the warm winds and cold snows coming and going with how we tilt to you...

Jhahannam wanted to send you something before we entered Aubagne, but was afraid. Nobody knows if he was accepted to the Legion or not...

You're a flatterer. But I like you anyway. Tell Jhah that I will always hold a dear spot in my heart for him, and that whenever I go to Turkey, I'll act like his ideal Joan of Arc. That way Turkey will fall and Jhah will be free!

Nanatsu, though, is more akin to the sacred women of Ishtar, and their favors were the same smoky dark way to God found in the flavored smoke of ancient tribes...
I think of Nanatsu as a Classical Geisha. One who skillfully weaves a fantasy to be enjoyied by others while remaining untouched like a precious work of art.

and anyone who mistakes a Classical Geisha for a prostitue, deserves the knife she will slide into their ribs.

I think of Nanatsu as a Classical Geisha. One who skillfully weaves a fantasy to be enjoyied by others while remaining untouched like a precious work of art.

Thanks mate. :)

and anyone who mistakes a Classical Geisha for a prostitue, deserves the knife she will slide into their ribs.

Exactly. Geisha weren't whores. That was a misconception of the US army when it got to Japan during and after WWII. Geisha means ''artist'', and these ladies were exactly that. Artists.

It's been fun and all but this Spanish bird needs to go to sleep so... Boas Noites, peña!

Like?

oh... the list would be... Long and Huge. ;)

I am continually amused by the threads I see in this place. Seriously, so amused. It's a daily dose or two of entertainment. (:

I am continually amused by the threads I see in this place. Seriously, so amused. It's a daily dose or two of entertainment. (:

I know, I don't even watch TV anymore, even the news. Who could when they have NSG?

1st.) What is, to you, apathy?
2nd.) Do you suffer or have suffered from it?
...and...
3rd.) What do you do to get out of an apathetic phase?

I don't know if I'm apathetic, or simply desensitized. I watch the news, and anymore, I just don't care, I don't care that someone just killed five innocent people in Israel with a bomb. I don't care that the world is in a delicate and potentially self-destructive situation. I don't care anymore. I'm not even sure I care about my family anymore. The days have blurred into one long inevitable march towards death. It doesn't even scare me, I simply don't care. I feel like an emotionless husk, and I don't know how to break free.

I'm a fighter, a Warrior. My only apathy is towards the death of my enemy. They are beneath contempt. Death in Israel? After I'm discharged from the Marine Corps, I will serve in their Army.

I don't know if I'm apathetic, or simply desensitized. I watch the news, and anymore, I just don't care, I don't care that someone just killed five innocent people in Israel with a bomb. I don't care that the world is in a delicate and potentially self-destructive situation. I don't care anymore. I'm not even sure I care about my family anymore. The days have blurred into one long inevitable march towards death. It doesn't even scare me, I simply don't care. I feel like an emotionless husk, and I don't know how to break free.

I get that feeling too, that "The purpose of life is to end," and that humanity is bound to destroy itself so its pointless to stop the inevitable. But I figure as long as I'm around, I might as well do something.

I hope that someday, I can help destroy humanity in Real Life... lol

I don't know if I'm apathetic, or simply desensitized. I watch the news, and anymore, I just don't care, I don't care that someone just killed five innocent people in Israel with a bomb. I don't care that the world is in a delicate and potentially self-destructive situation. I don't care anymore. I'm not even sure I care about my family anymore. The days have blurred into one long inevitable march towards death. It doesn't even scare me, I simply don't care. I feel like an emotionless husk, and I don't know how to break free.

Wow. That's pretty...extreme. I can't say I've never had any feelings/thoughts like the ones you've just described, but I try to snap out of that as much as possible. I can't imagine being permanently stuck in a state like that. It's really unfortunate. I hope something or someone will help you out of that.

I suppose, though, that it is a good bit of armor against any pain that life could thrust upon you.

All the same, I do think it would be nice to add some fun little stops along the way on that long march towards death. I hope you can, will, and do. d: (:

*singing* "Apathy, Apathy, Apat, Ach Wye!"

That's the way in which Balwin for Christ expresses his love for the harlotus hispanus. He does adore that species.

I believe the proper scientific classification is harlotus hispanus auris cattus, a species discernible from the standard harlotus hispanus by their immediately recognizable soft, pointed black and pink ears. Scientists theorize that the harlotus hispanus auris cattus was a recent evolutionary split from the normal harlotus hispanus species, and their is great debate over whether to consider them an entirely separate species. As all known members of both species are female, it is impossible to determine whether a union between the two would produce fertile offspring. Nevertheless, the harlotus hispanus auris cattus is a much rarer and much more exotic species. It is said that all those who encounter this majestic creature will be gifted with good luck and happiness.

I went through a similar phase when in school. I didn't fit in with my classmates.

Heh. I don't fit in with my class mates. Mostly 'cause I'm an asshole. :tongue:

Not reading the thread because well...I'm apathetic towards all of you.

1) apathy is a state of not caring. Not being for, not being against...just not even really considering it.
2) yes.
3) generally, when it becomes pervasive, I absolutly have to get out into nature. I've been known to, on a -10 degree day with wind say "let's go to the beach and watch the sunset". Or say, at 4 AM after finally getting my roommates to wake up, "let's go snowboarding". Or say "I'm going somewhere", and then take off in my car and drive untill someplace just feels right to me. And then sit.

1.) Apathy is a localized minima in the sinusoidal function of giving a shit.
2.) I've been apathetic. But then I remember how Jesus suffered on the cross, so I go ahead and give the stripper another $20.
3.) Emerging from apathy just requires you to go forward...then back...no, wait, forward, then back...forward, back, forward, back...oh, Nan...NAN....>AAAAAHHHH...

Wanna smoke?
Chuck Baldwin? Or Stephen?

1st.) What is, to you, apathy?
2nd.) Do you suffer or have suffered from it?
...and...
3rd.) What do you do to get out of an apathetic phase?I don't know, and I don't care.

Yeah, I don't think I'm in that stage first. (no offense intended) But I am a bit worried because my job doesn't afford me being apathetic. I work with people, on a daily basis.

If your worried about your job Natsu my sweet, then you are not too apathetic, you'll be ok.

Need anything just let me know.

Don't read to much into the term of endearment, I throw random ones out from time to time.

1st.) What is, to you, apathy?
2nd.) Do you suffer or have suffered from it?
...and...
3rd.) What do you do to get out of an apathetic phase?

1. What else would it be?
2. I don't suffer.
3. Less stress.

1. What else would it be?Ennui?
2. I don't suffer.Don't you let everyone else do that for you?
3. Less stress.Even less if you're in an alcohol coma. *nods*


The answer, of course, is weasels.
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Just ask WYTYG! :)

If your worried about your job Natsu my sweet, then you are not too apathetic, you'll be ok.

Need anything just let me know.

I'm glad someone pointed that out. I was thinking the same thing, especially when I read further down the thread and saw this: "My apathy is growing and it shows at work. I've called on my contempt towards others when working and I'm tired of being warned by an idiot with only 4 years of institution for it."

Such passionate/emphatic feelings cannot fall under the category of "apathy."

You must tell me your secret. My apathy is growing and it shows at work. I've called on my contempt towards others when working and I'm tired of being warned by an idiot with only 4 years of institution for it.

See, now I'm also an elitist and I hate that.:mad:

I think Natsu rather than Apathetic you are getting angry, maybe stressed. You're sounding like me when I finally caved and saw a therapist.. :(

I'm glad someone pointed that out. I was thinking the same thing, especially when I read further down the thread and saw this: "My apathy is growing and it shows at work. I've called on my contempt towards others when working and I'm tired of being warned by an idiot with only 4 years of institution for it."

Such passionate/emphatic feelings cannot fall under the category of "apathy."

Yeah.

Who cares...*shrugs*


Who gives a shit right...?

I think that describes excatly who I been for the last three years. Somebody who simply didn't give a fuck. No matter how much they believed they did, until lfie came crashing like a great wave upon their fortress on that rock and broke the mightly stone wall to peices and the warrior/king had to face his own mortally or forever perish.


I love NS for things like this. NS is where I get the News and keep the little faith I have lefted in the human race. Its probably the only place that makes me laugh out loud on a daily basic. Reminding just how much fun it is to laugh and FEEL alive.

But if your apathy fucks you up and keeps you from getting what you want,needed and deserves. Then I guess you have to chance. Thanks again NS for teaching about life and I can come one step closer to what I want/and need to become in life. I can't tell you how many times some NSers had describe what I was feelig or who I was to the last letter and helped me gain a better understanding of myself . :)

I don't care to know. :p

I certainly do...been drifting along for years lost in my own 'issues', not doing much to address them or caring much about anyone else. Showing signs of getting out of it now, true, but its a bit too late considering its not long until I leave university with nowhere near as much life-experience or confidence as I should have built up by now. I still feel like a scared twelve or thirteen year old, not an adult ready to function on my own in the world of work. I've been operating on the basis that "oh well, I'm good at exams, let everything else drift along apathetically, and maybe good results on the academic side might get me a job on its own". Strategy unsound.

Dunno. Don'care.



:tongue:

Meh.

I absolutly have to get out into nature. I've been known to, on a -10 degree day with wind say "let's go to the beach and watch the sunset". Or say, at 4 AM after finally getting my roommates to wake up, "let's go snowboarding". Or say "I'm going somewhere", and then take off in my car and drive untill someplace just feels right to me. And then sit.

That sounds really cool. Maybe I should try that sometime.

Meh.

The irony contained in said post is a source of much explosion for my brain.

Although itd be entirely in character to say i did...

I cant, When it comes to History, Politics and Philosophy, I just get going too much about it...

And if you say "What's Roger Rabbit?" I will feel so old, I'll simply put in a cassette of Duran Duran and turn the oven gas on...

Spandau Ballet might be a good alternative, or Ultravox.

I really don't give a damn.

I was going to answer these questions, but then I realized I don't really care.:D

I really don't give a damn.

Thanks, Rhett.

You ALL have an apathy problem... Or maybe I care too much?

I believe the proper scientific classification is harlotus hispanus auris cattus, a species discernible from the standard harlotus hispanus by their immediately recognizable soft, pointed black and pink ears. Scientists theorize that the harlotus hispanus auris cattus was a recent evolutionary split from the normal harlotus hispanus species, and their is great debate over whether to consider them an entirely separate species. As all known members of both species are female, it is impossible to determine whether a union between the two would produce fertile offspring. Nevertheless, the harlotus hispanus auris cattus is a much rarer and much more exotic species. It is said that all those who encounter this majestic creature will be gifted with good luck and happiness.

That made me laugh, English accent playing in my head and all. Thanks for that one, Myed.

SaintB, thanks.

Yeah, I'll supply the accent if you want a recording.

Yeah, I'll supply the accent if you want a recording.

That would be cool, then.

'Allo, love, Would you like sum tea and crumpets?!

Yes, I feel apathy. Almost all of us do at some point.

SaintB, thanks.

Anytime, you know it. You were there for me when we didn't even know each other, I'd be some kind of jerk to not be there for you, since we are basically freinds and all.

'Allo, love, Would you like sum tea and crumpets?!

No Cockney please!!:eek:

Anytime, you know it. You were there for me when we didn't even know each other, I'd be some kind of jerk to not be there for you, since we are basically freinds and all.

Once again, thanks. I think I needed to read something like this. :)

No Cockney please!!:eek:

I have to log off right now to avoid posting something that will get me DoSed.

Once again, thanks. I think I needed to read something like this. :)

No problem, as you said before I have a talent for knowing what people need to hear.;)

No Cockney please!!:eek:

Fine then, I'll do my "Tony Blair" accent. I learnt it off of him.

No problem, as you said before I have a talent for knowing what people need to hear.;)

Indeed you do.;)

No problem, as you said before I have a talent for knowing what people need to hear.;)

I wish I did...

I wish I did...

Some people do, some people don't. I'm sure you have another talent that your friends appreciate.

Some people do, some people don't. I'm sure you have another talent that your friends appreciate.

I have a talent. ;)

So do I, Saving people's asses in war zones, I guess.

I have a talent. ;)

Oh, I am well aware of that, Galloism.:D

Oh, I am well aware of that, Galloism.:D

I wanted THAT talent, though.

I wanted THAT talent, though.

Which is, Dondo-san?

I could put my answer in another language?

I could put my answer in another language?

If you want to... I guess...

Well, I'm not going to.

I could take you to Japan and back. ;)

So do I, Saving people's asses in war zones, I guess.

My brother is a US Army Soldier, he has never been good at anything until then. He has Sergeants pressuring him to try to go Arctic Warfare or Rangers. Contrary to what some people may say, soldiers are not just killers, they save lives more often than they take them and my brother exemplifies that. His talent is saving lives, maybe thats your's too.

Well, I'm not going to.

I could take you to Japan and back. ;)

Gotcha. I won't ask either.:tongue:

I know this. I am a Marine, Maybe?

Gotcha. I won't ask either.:tongue:

You're a smart one, aren't you? ;)

You're a smart one, aren't you?

I just don't like to pray into something you haven't given me any permission to pray into. And yes, I do like to think I'm smart.

That make two of us.

That make two of us.

So it seems.

I think this post died...

I think this post died...

Apathy swallowed it. :D

1st.) What is, to you, apathy?
2nd.) Do you suffer or have suffered from it?
...and...
3rd.) What do you do to get out of an apathetic phase?

1. I don't know, I don't really care.

2. Don't know, don't care.

3. Nothing, because I really don't care.

That made me laugh, English accent playing in my head and all. Thanks for that one, Myed.



Glad to be of service.

Glad to be of service.

As always. :D

1.) Apathy is a localized minima in the sinusoidal function of giving a shit.
I wonder what the fourier transform of that function looks like...

I wonder what the fourier transform of that function looks like...

Do you really want to indulge Baldwin on that one?:tongue:

Do you really want to indulge Baldwin on that one?:tongue:

Baldwin already explained to me the chemical functions of Ardchoille's awesomeness, I'm certain he will have a fascinating, if bizarre answer to this one...

Apathy is like insulation. It protects us allows to disassociate with things. It allows you to feel not responsible for the way things are. Caring take work, effort, enthusiasm, and energy.

It is not my fault, it is not my problem, if I ignore the problem maybe it will go away. I don't want to get involved because then their problem may become mine.

Apathy not so much, but I have enough cynicism to supply the entire nation of France for a century if theirs runs out.

i find if you try to offer a generalised definition for a condition of human existance (which is very subjective and depends on each person), it either won't work or fills about 30,000 pages of text.

Baldwin already explained to me the chemical functions of Ardchoille's awesomeness, I'm certain he will have a fascinating, if bizarre answer to this one...

What? Where?

I never said anything about Ardchoille, because I hate her.

Three years ago, I was in New Zealand, doing a photoshoot for a condom company that I was doing some male modeling for.

Nobody told me that New Zealand has a bird called a Kea that is addicted to rubber, and that has a large, snapping beak not unlike a parrot.

Ardchoille, who has a minor in ornithology, was the bird safety officer on the shoot. Her negligence cost me several much needed centimeters. The one I have left isn't in mint condition, anymore, either.

I hate Ardchoille.

What? Where?

I never said anything about Ardchoille, because I hate her.

Three years ago, I was in New Zealand, doing a photoshoot for a condom company that I was doing some male modeling for.

Nobody told me that New Zealand has a bird called a Kea that is addicted to rubber, and that has a large, snapping beak not unlike a parrot.

Ardchoille, who has a minor in ornithology, was the bird safety officer on the shoot. Her negligence cost me several much needed centimeters. The one I have left isn't in mint condition, anymore, either.

I hate Ardchoille.

You seem to have many unfortunate adventures with moderators and genitalia.

Before the post was deleted for spamming Valentasia's thread, I seem to remember the following

You: Ardchoille is five liters of awesome in a one-liter bottle
Me: Wouldn't that make her some kind of messy, liquid-y explosion?
You: Her awesomeness behaves as an ideal gas, with her modly powers increasing the pressure to 2 Atmospheres.

Unfortunately, our posts were deleted, as they had nothing to do with aliens building the moon, which was allegedly the topic...

You seem to have many unfortunate adventures with moderators and genitalia.

Before the post was deleted for spamming Valentasia's thread, I seem to remember the following

You: Ardchoille is five liters of awesome in a one-liter bottle
Me: Wouldn't that make her some kind of messy, liquid-y explosion?
You: Her awesomeness behaves as an ideal gas, with her modly powers increasing the pressure to 2 Atmospheres.

Unfortunately, our posts were deleted, as they had nothing to do with aliens building the moon, which was allegedly the topic...

Then I guess you have no proof, Mr. Bond.

Then I guess you have no proof, Mr. Bond.

Your word against mine... unfortunately neither of us have quite managed to gain a reputation for being truthful and serious...

Your word against mine... unfortunately neither of us have quite managed to gain a reputation for being truthful and serious...

Truth cloaked in levity stands no less tall.

Anyway, you have a higher post count, so you win.

Poo head.

Truth cloaked in levity stands no less tall.

Anyway, you have a higher post count, so you win.

Poo head.

So is that how we decide things? *hides from nearly every other generalite*

So is that how we decide things? *hides from nearly every other generalite*

Muahahahaha.

Muahahahaha.

That's why Ashmo gets to wear the little hat.

I'd have replied to this earlier, but I just didn't give a damn.

You knew that was coming, and probably already came many times over.

1. I'd define apathy as a state of not showing interest.
2. Yes, I've suffered from it.
3. You can't force your way out of it. There has to be some impetus for you to snap out of it.

1st.) What is, to you, apathy?
2nd.) Do you suffer or have suffered from it?
...and...
3rd.) What do you do to get out of an apathetic phase?

Apathy is the art of not giving a shit.
I am Apathy personified ;).
Why would anyone want to get out of this phase, Apathy is Bliss.

Apathy is the art of not giving a shit.
I am Apathy personified ;).
Why would anyone want to get out of this phase, Apathy is Bliss.

Good point. The cause of all suffering is desire. Its in the Bible.

1st.) What is, to you, apathy? Complete lack of care or emotion
2nd.) Do you suffer or have suffered from it? Yep right now I'm suffering from it. Teenager so you know the deal.
...and...
3rd.) What do you do to get out of an apathetic phase? Smoke weed, hang out with friends, play D&D, watch deep movies, talk about it, discuss life. I need a significant other, too.

1. Apathy is not caring.

2. Plenty, and often.

3. It's usually just a passing mood for me.

Why would anyone want to get out of this phase, Apathy is Bliss.

Because that isn't me at all, NM.:wink: