Philosophy consists very largely of one philosopher arguing that all other philosophers are jackasses.

"The Sage of Baltimore" I am frequently reminded of Mencken's explanation in The American Language of how euphemisms eventually become tarred by their association with the concept they're trying to... more

"The Sage of Baltimore" I am frequently reminded of Mencken's explanation in The American Language of how euphemisms eventually become tarred by their association with the concept they're trying to edge away from, and then you need a euphemism for the euphemism. This is particularly true with euphemisms related to sex, death, bodily functions, and handicaps.