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28 July 2012 04:15 pm
larryhammer: pen-and-ink drawing of an annoyed woman dressed as a Heian-era male courtier saying "......" (argh)
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Proposition: anyone who thinks that "using humor" equates to "taking something lightly" has completely misread A Modest Proposal.

Discuss.

---L.
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Date: 29 July 2012 05:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] londonbard.livejournal.com
Yes - nor should people think that humour is not a weapon that can be wielded in anger...

Date: 29 July 2012 02:22 pm (UTC)
larryhammer: floral print origami penguin, facing left (Default)
From: [personal profile] larryhammer
Exactly.

---L.

Date: 31 July 2012 01:36 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] janni.livejournal.com
Saw this post. Thought, must point [livejournal.com profile] lnhammer to it. Realized, oh, wait. :-)

I agree. But you know that.
Edited Date: 31 July 2012 01:36 am (UTC)

Date: 31 July 2012 03:56 am (UTC)
larryhammer: floral print origami penguin, facing left (Default)
From: [personal profile] larryhammer
LOL
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