Thursday, November 20, 2008

For A, and other language lovers

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/technology_internetcritic/2008/11/12-worse-titles.html#comments
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5 comments:

  1. George BreedNovember 23, 2008 10:21 PM

    Hi Julie,
    Thank you for saying hello on zenbaptist (which has now dissolved into a deleteful place). I am resurrected as Top Secret Journal
    http://breedgeorge.blogspot.com/
    if you wish to visit.
    Your insights are always welcome.
    George

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  2. George BreedNovember 23, 2008 10:27 PM

    As to your post, quantum of solace sounds pretty good to me -- a little bit goes a long way.

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  3. jbmooreNovember 25, 2008 4:31 PM

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  4. jbmooreNovember 25, 2008 4:32 PM

    Jules,

    I suppose one could define satori as a quantum of enlightenment. :) There is little solace for the heart that grieves. Quantum of solace is a good title. It may not be the most accurate. I can't think of any witty title at the moment - just the Shakespeare quote that "revenge is a dish best served cold". Though Buddhism has no place for revenge that I can tell. May we all be so enlightened.

    John

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  5. JonNovember 29, 2008 10:36 PM

    Thanks for sharing that... As they said in the comments, the meaning's fine, but "Quantum of Solace" is just hilariously stilted.

    My favorite alternatives were
    "Maximum of Gluteus" and "Interruption of Coitus."

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