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Word: patheticism (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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The central figure in all this is Henry. He is a dynamo, constantly moving in and out of his "reality," constantly challenging his audence's ideas of "onstage" and "offstage." His view of the world seems at first childlike--as the doctor notes--but it steadily gains momentum and substance...

Author: By John W. Baxindine, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Oh, Henry! Allusions of Grandeur | 4/23/1999 | See Source »

The central figure in all this is Henry. He is a dynamo, constantly moving in and out of his "reality," constantly challenging his audience’s ideas of "onstage" and "offstage." His view of the world seems at first childlike--as the doctor notes--but it steadily gains momentum...

Author: By John W. Baxindine, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Oh, Henry! allusions of grandeur | 4/23/1999 | See Source »

Okay, you win--some buildings have lifts. But once inside, problems persist. Eye-contact between closing doors never does much to improve neighborly relations; pressing the right button constantly begs a meal-like "pardon my reach"; and then staring blankly at the floor indicator is pathetic anyway, since the elevators...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 100 REASONS WHY HARVARD SUCKS | 4/22/1999 | See Source »

I am not suggesting that we should indulge in a session of pathetic national self-flagellation. It is right that we should realize that the problem is in our midst, but at the same time we should know that the solutions lie there as well. What I am suggesting is...

Author: By Daniel B. Baer, | Title: Lessons from Columbine High | 4/22/1999 | See Source »

And then, of course, these deranged parents are going to subject their child to even more torture by probably naming their kid Millie, Miles, or Mills. My heart goes out to the poor souls, once again. But the worst is going to be celebrating "Millie's" birthday. Instead of looking...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Y2K Compliant Conception | 4/20/1999 | See Source »

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