Definition of a Bastard

Flint · 10-06-2006, 09:29 AM

Most people naturally avoid hurting others, if for no other reason than because of the natural empathy felt between humans: hurting others causes some hurt for yourself as well. The bastard doesn't face this hurdle, as he is completely miserable to begin with. Whatever hurt he may feel, from hurting you, is a drop in the bucket compared to the baseline misery of his existence.

This is the magic bullet of the bastard, the key to his effectiveness. He is, essentially, psychologically invincible, because you can't mess him up any worse than he already is. He is glad to do it for you, if a little of the harm falls your way as well.

10-06-2006, 09:29 AM	#1
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Definition of a Bastard Most people naturally avoid hurting others, if for no other reason than because of the natural empathy felt between humans: hurting others causes some hurt for yourself as well. The bastard doesn't face this hurdle, as he is completely miserable to begin with. Whatever hurt he may feel, from hurting you, is a drop in the bucket compared to the baseline misery of his existence. This is the magic bullet of the bastard, the key to his effectiveness. He is, essentially, psychologically invincible, because you can't mess him up any worse than he already is. He is glad to do it for you, if a little of the harm falls your way as well. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

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