Congeries of cross connected concepts
Linguistic puzzle time —
I posted this a while back and was pondering using it in real life, but then remembered erp’s objection to the phrasing. I was, however, unable to come up with a non-scatological version that had the same combination of resignation, despair, and disgust at the necessity of such a choice. Any suggestions?
| The Other Brother Wednesday, 16 July 2008 at 08:53 |  |
How about:
“Choose McCain, the BaHard spot.”
| Annoying Old Guy Wednesday, 16 July 2008 at 09:09 | |
I was looking for something to replace just the first two words. “So be it” is too resigned, not enough anger. “Screw it” is just a slightly more polite and euphemistic version.
| Peter Burnet Wednesday, 16 July 2008 at 09:58 | |
You may need a full aphorism rather than just a substitute for a curse.
“Because things will get worse at a slower rate.” ?
| Annoying Old Guy Wednesday, 16 July 2008 at 10:09 | |
I want to express that sharp feeling, that moment of committed resignation, when you finally accept that you’re going to do something painful and unprofitable despite the costs because all of the alternatives (including doing nothing) are even worse.
| erp Wednesday, 16 July 2008 at 11:44 | |
Hold your nose and vote for McCain.
| Gideon7 Thursday, 17 July 2008 at 00:44 | |
Embrace the suck.
(H/T Gronker)
| Jack Diederich Thursday, 17 July 2008 at 04:55 | |
Not small enough for a bumper sticker but…
The voting age is 18, the drinking age is 21, so most people will be able to vote for McCain.
| cjm Friday, 18 July 2008 at 19:01 | |
McCain It!
