Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson for March 09, 2013
March 08, 2013
March 10, 2013
Transcript:
Phoebe: Do you think humans are good, or bad? Marigold: I think humans are... human. Unavoidably, lamentably, somewhat nauseatingly human. Phoebe: Heyyyyy Marigold: You asked.
I believe it was a wise, old sage named Mr. Spock who said it best.
“Indeed, gentlemen. May I point out that I had an opportunity to observe your counterparts here quite closely. They were brutal, savage, unprincipled, uncivilised, treacherous, In every way, splendid examples of homo sapiens, the very flower of humanity. I found them quite refreshing.”
Lets analyze this point by point:Humans are human: They are what they are.Unavoidable: considering the population size, most definately true.Lamentable: deplorable, sorrowfull, wretched. This is true for the human population as a whole, but not for all individuals.Nauseating: To cause or make sick. This is certainly true of humanities environmental impact, but again may not apply to all individuals.None of these terms can be considered to be complimentary or flattering. Though they seem to imply pity rather than hatred or envy.
Rod Gonzalez about 11 years ago
Smug as usual, eh, Marigold?
CP Justy about 11 years ago
Most magical/legendary creatures probably have the same opinion.
kaykeyser about 11 years ago
Don’t ask a question if you don’t like the answer Pheebs.
Neo Stryder about 11 years ago
I agree with her.
Coyoty Premium Member about 11 years ago
One species rarely has a high opinion of another’s biology and habits.
WaitingMan about 11 years ago
I love humanity. It’s people I can’t stand.
Happy, happy, happy!!! about 11 years ago
Somewhat?
rpmurray about 11 years ago
Human is a five letter word.
Simon_Jester about 11 years ago
I believe it was a wise, old sage named Mr. Spock who said it best.
“Indeed, gentlemen. May I point out that I had an opportunity to observe your counterparts here quite closely. They were brutal, savage, unprincipled, uncivilised, treacherous, In every way, splendid examples of homo sapiens, the very flower of humanity. I found them quite refreshing.”
Comic Minister Premium Member about 11 years ago
That’s kind of rude.
Q4horse about 11 years ago
Lets analyze this point by point:Humans are human: They are what they are.Unavoidable: considering the population size, most definately true.Lamentable: deplorable, sorrowfull, wretched. This is true for the human population as a whole, but not for all individuals.Nauseating: To cause or make sick. This is certainly true of humanities environmental impact, but again may not apply to all individuals.None of these terms can be considered to be complimentary or flattering. Though they seem to imply pity rather than hatred or envy.
calvinsfriend110 about 11 years ago
Kind of ripping off C&H.
ChappellGirl5 about 11 years ago
Another day without Phoebe & Marigold, this is getting to be a habit here.
TMO1 Premium Member about 9 years ago
This is pretty close to Twain’s view of the human race.