So this is the culmination of history? The zenith of technology? So one goofy guy in the southeastern United States can instantaneously publish his thoughts on any conceivable subject, and prove to the world that he deserved a "B" in ninth-grade Typing I?
Yes.
It is.
Monday, February 16, 2004
You've got to love those Green Mountain Boys. Ethan Allen -- meet RICHARD STINKING WATTS!!!!!!!
Main Entry: pre·ten·tious
Pronunciation: pri-'ten(t)-sh&s
Function: adjective
Etymology: French prétentieux, from prétention pretension, from Medieval Latin praetention-, praetentio, from Latin praetendere
1 : characterized by pretension : as a : making usually unjustified or excessive claims (as of value or standing) [the pretentious fraud who assumes a love of culture that is alien to him -- Richard Watts] b : expressive of affected, unwarranted, or exaggerated importance, worth, or stature [pretentious language] [pretentious houses]
2 : making demands on one's skill, ability, or means : AMBITIOUS [the pretentious daring of the Green Mountain Boys in crossing the lake -- Amer. Guide Series: Vt.]
synonym see SHOWY
- pre·ten·tious·ly adverb
- pre·ten·tious·ness noun
Main Entry: pre·ten·tious
Pronunciation: pri-'ten(t)-sh&s
Function: adjective
Etymology: French prétentieux, from prétention pretension, from Medieval Latin praetention-, praetentio, from Latin praetendere
1 : characterized by pretension : as a : making usually unjustified or excessive claims (as of value or standing) [the pretentious fraud who assumes a love of culture that is alien to him -- Richard Watts] b : expressive of affected, unwarranted, or exaggerated importance, worth, or stature [pretentious language] [pretentious houses]
2 : making demands on one's skill, ability, or means : AMBITIOUS [the pretentious daring of the Green Mountain Boys in crossing the lake -- Amer. Guide Series: Vt.]
synonym see SHOWY
- pre·ten·tious·ly adverb
- pre·ten·tious·ness noun
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