From: D R (deep.ratan@gmail.com)
Date: Wed Jan 18 2006 - 13:16:09 GMT-3
sarcasm One entry found for *sarcasm*.
Main Entry: *sar7casm*
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Pronunciation: 'sdr-"ka-z&m
Function: *noun*
Etymology: French or Late Latin; French *sarcasme, *from Late Latin
*sarcasmos,
*from Greek *sarkasmos, *from *sarkazein *to tear flesh, bite the lips in
rage, sneer, from *sark-, sarx *flesh; probably akin to Avestan *thwar&s- *to
cut
*1* *:* a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or
give pain <tired of continual *sarcasm**s*>
*2 a* *:* a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter,
caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an
individual *b* *:* the use or language of sarcasm <this is no time to
indulge in *sarcasm*>
*synonym* see WIT <http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/wit>
HTH, DR
On 1/18/06, Khurana, Sameer <SKHURANA@amfam.com> wrote:
>
> DR,
>
> Was this relevant to our group study... the one you sent few days
> back...???
>
> """wtf? what's that pic trying to convey? What's Cisco trying to do with
> that
> pic? I'm not smoking anything funny but really, why's this pic on the
> main
> page of the world's biggest internetworking company? maybe that old man
> is
> about to die and that indian techie is happily thinking "oooh i'm going
> to
> put a wireless webserver on this guy's grave so his family can conduct
> services remotely".
>
> weird."""
>
> I don't mind if somebody shares a joke or if this groupstudy is just to
> study for CCIE. But for me reading some funny emails helps to relieve my
> stress and helps as a refresher. Take the life easy as the journey to
> success(CCIE) is by enjoying every moment of it.
>
> Just my 2cents
> Sameer
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
> D R
> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:50 AM
> To: Nick
> Cc: Cisco certification
> Subject: Re: Groupstudy or Groupjoke?
>
>
> Nick, I agree with you 100%. All of this random joking is SICKENING on
> an
> austere board such as groupstudy.com. Makes me want to throw up.
>
> I like your monk analogy. We are all monks and groupstudy is our temple.
> We
> must dedicate all our time to chanting, praying and other godly duties.
> If
> somebody is caught sneaking a sly glance at the new she-monk hottie, he
> should be thrown out. If he's caught making out with aforementioned
> she-monk
> hottie in the parking lot, he should be hanged by his nutsack so that
> the
> rest of us can go back to nonstop chantage.
>
> regards, DR.
>
> On 1/17/06, Nick <seajay76@nate.com> wrote:
> >
> > Wel, guys.
> >
> > The following may be just what I feel these days. Maybe only me or a
> few
> > people here...
> >
> > Why don't we just keep jokes private between those who know each
> other.
> >
> > It doesn't seem so good that Group study e-mail address to be included
> > your everyday mails.
> >
> > I know some of you may already achieved our common goal(not an
> ultimate
> > goal!!), to be a CCIE.
> >
> > However, there are still many people striving to reach the goal.
> >
> > So, flying those everyday mails here for your fun(or relaxation) may
> > deprive other people of their
> >
> > precious time reading every single mail from the group study
> >
> > wondering or expecting there could be any helpful/useful information.
> >
> > Well, here in my country, one of the proverbs says
> >
> > "If a monk doesn't like the temple, HE gotta get out."
> >
> > Maybe I'm wrong, or too strict.
> >
> > If this is how group study has been running and this has been no
> problem,
> > please let me know.
> >
> > I don't want to stop what it's been okay here.
> >
> > I might be the monk who doesn't like the temple.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Nick
> >
> >
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