New philosophical phrases

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We have a need for pithy philosophical phrases to sum up modern feelings about life, the Universe, and everything I didn’t just mention.

Weltschmaltz: The sneaking suspicion the world is getting too far up its own asshole with this Deep Meaning stuff, and would probably feel better after a nice warm bowl of chicken soup.

Quadro no aware: The longing for technology long passed, even though you realize you could get something much better at Best Buy, and for much less money.

Memento Maury: The paths of glory lead but to bad TV.

Wasabi-sobe: Sometimes, your food is too damned spicy, and that’s the way it is.

Obscuris vera involvos: Truth-tellers drive sensible cars.

Experto crude: He knows his shit.

Amicus Plato, sed magis amica Veritas: Plato’s a good friend, but I trust a filesystem a lot more.

(… I apologize for the last one.)

OK, what do you philosophers have?

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The odontological argument: Toothache does not benefit the individual or species. Hence, the dental innervation must be the creation of a malevolent god.

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Arse longa, vita brevis. It’s a short life but it has a lot of assholes in it.

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Illegitimus Non Carborundum - Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down

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Natura abhorret a vacui menti. Nature abhors a vacuous mind.

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Post hock, ergo prompter hock.
If Obama gives a bad speech, it means someone stole and pawned his Teleprompter beforehand.

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Carpe per diem!

Never let the company send you on a business trip without a generous expense account.

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Gooey bono?
“Who made these Smores? They’re really good.”

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Carthago Dependa Est.

The incontinent people of Carthage must wear adult diapers.

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Veni, Vidi, Vino – I came, I saw, I boozed.

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Ego kvetch, ergo sum.

I complain, therefore I am.

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Add Hominy: any breakfast is infinitely improved by including a side of grits.

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Amicus curius: your ostensibly straight best friend proposes homosexual experimentation

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Disgustibus non est disputandum:

“Don’t bother arguing with repulsive people.”

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Pan dulce et decorum est pro patria mori:

Patriotic Mexican soldiers get yummy pastries for risking their lives.

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Nixon’s motto: “Dum Spiro, Spiro.”
"As long as Agnew is Veep, even the craziest assassin wouldn’t dare kill me.

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Que Sera, Sara Lee

I don’t care what’s for dessert, as long as it’s a pastry.

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QUID ERAT DEMONSTRANDUM

“Well, mate, to prove you’re serious, you 'ave to cough up a few pounds.”

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Memento vivere, vivace.

Remember you are alive, and Par-Tay!

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Ad altiora tedius - We got so bored we hung ourselves