03 Dec 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyA capacity for friendship isn't enough, the feeling needs to be mutual. And even if all the people you mentioned would consider you a friend as well (which isn't the case), your use of "best friend" would still be highly inflationary, to the point of rendering it meaningless.
How? Simple. Big heart. Large capacity for friendship and love with limited present outlets or viable avenues for it to go. Any roadkill today?
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03 Dec 08
Originally posted by NordlysHe'd be a great fluffer.
A capacity for friendship isn't enough, the feeling needs to be mutual. And even if all the people you mentioned would consider you a friend as well (which isn't the case), your use of "best friend" would still be highly inflationary, to the point of rendering it meaningless.
03 Dec 08
Originally posted by NordlysMy Dear Lady Nordlys, your academic correctness is noted. You may note my parenthetical qualification of 'BFF' (which I've never even
A capacity for friendship isn't enough, the feeling needs to be mutual. And even if all the people you mentioned would consider you a friend as well (which isn't the case), your use of "best friend" would still be highly inflationary, to the point of rendering it meaningless.
presumed to use until now because it's so damn insulting to our mother tongue)... "present affections". You may also note the stern
fact that gb is a tertium quid, non-cynical realist. Means he realizes their respect/affection isn't reciprocal but has it for them anyway.
03 Dec 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbySee what you've got yourself into now? This is why I would NEVER make a list of my friends, I just have so many friends I couldn't possibly fit them all into a single thread. It would end up looking like Red Nights 911 WTC list.
Guess the clot's shifting. Cannot believe I omitted Policestate, Pawnhandler, Monty Moose, Heinzkat, MtDewd, Wolfe, Popescuag and Little Donkey.
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03 Dec 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWell, if you don't really mean the "best", "friend" and "forever" parts of "BFF", I guess I can accept it.
My Dear Lady Nordlys, your academic correctness is noted. You may note my parenthetical qualification of 'BFF' (which I've never even
presumed to use until now because it's so damn insulting to our mother tongue)... "present affections". You may also note the stern
fact that gb is a tertium quid, non-cynical realist. Means he realizes their respect/affection isn't reciprocal but has it for them anyway.
03 Dec 08
Originally posted by Phlabibit"I just have so many friends"... how many of female persuasion would you entrust the care of your newborn son to for a week or two and how
See what you've got yourself into now? This is why I would NEVER make a list of my friends, I just have so many friends I couldn't possibly fit them all into a single thread. It would end up looking like Red Nights 911 WTC list.
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many of male persuasion would you trust to drive your dear wife safely across country? Camp followers, pandering boot lickers are not friends.