What to do... - Page 2

Trilby · 10-19-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

Oh yes, I feel your pain. tough one that. did the prof respond to your email? How was class today?

Prof sent email saying, in a nutshell, "ya know, I try to deal with these asshats on a daily basis as they cannot extrapolate one learning experience to another, he's a bore and a narcissist AND, honey, get ready because now the economy is so bad we're getting LOADS of these self-styled experts in the classroom."

I don't envy the profs any too much. YIKES.

Pie · 10-19-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

University of High School Syndrome

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Shampoo Ambush

Wow, I learn something every day! Sometimes two things!

monster · 10-19-2009, 02:33 PM

hmm googling both those terms brings up this thread as 4th and 5th in the hits with mostly the urban dictionary above. I suspect brianna of being an Urban Dictionary contributor/phrase coiner

classicman · 10-19-2009, 03:35 PM

buttfuck him in the ass

Trilby · 10-19-2009, 04:29 PM

you guys make me laff.

TheDaVinciChode · 10-19-2009, 04:37 PM

Self exploitation of the female anatomy, generally, shuts all men up.

Even a self-important "genius," like this would-be noose-bait.

SamIam · 10-19-2009, 05:46 PM

Well, you could try an old Buddhist trick I know. Be thankful to him because he is showing you so clearly how you do not want to be. When he starts yapping, send him a silent message of gratitude and go into a little meditative state - you know follow your breath or just zone out. I have found this to actually be helpful. "Thank you for being such an asshole, so I know that if I ever am even tempted to act the way you do, I'll stop that behavior right away." Then slip off into a parallel universe where smartass doesn't exist.

Flint · 10-19-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SamIam

Well, you could try an old Buddhist trick I know. Be thankful to him because he is showing you so clearly how you do not want to be. When he starts yapping, send him a silent message of gratitude and go into a little meditative state - you know follow your breath or just zone out. I have found this to actually be helpful. "Thank you for being such an asshole, so I know that if I ever am even tempted to act the way you do, I'll stop that behavior right away." Then slip off into a parallel universe where smartass doesn't exist.

Wow, that expands on the thing I always tell myself:
...that when another person upsets you, they are actually exhibiting a behavior that you (deep down) do not like about yourself.

Trilby · 10-20-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint

Wow, that expands on the thing I always tell myself:
...that when another person upsets you, they are actually exhibiting a behavior that you (deep down) do not like about yourself.

Flint - how true, how true! A basic tenent of AA, as a matter of fact, to wit : "Whenever I find myself pointing a finger at you, three more fingers are pointing back at me!" So, whatever I find offensive in you, I am probably guilty of at least three times as much.

that said, I am no where NEAR this guy in terms of pure, unadulterated narcissism. He's actually breathtaking in his self-centeredness.

I shall try, as suggested, to admire him as an art form.

I like the wolf's idea, too. I'll let you know how it works out should I use it!

wolf · 10-20-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

I like the wolf's idea, too. I'll let you know how it works out should I use it!

Your ninny has probably never heard of Dr. Williams, who is a Professor of Economics at George Mason University.

Of course, since his field is Economics rather than African American Studies or Diversity, he may not be regarded as having sufficient credibility as a Black man in education, obviously having sold out to da man.

ZenGum · 10-20-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint

Wow, that expands on the thing I always tell myself:
...that when another person upsets you, they are actually exhibiting a behavior that you (deep down) do not like about yourself.

I think this is often true, but not always.

If it is just you being irritated by them, it is likely something like this. If everyone is being irritated by them, well, he's probably just a jerk.

ZenGum · 10-19-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SamIam

"Thank you for being such an asshole, so I know that if I ever am even tempted to act the way you do, I'll stop that behavior right away."

I like it, but am I supposed to say this out loud or just think it?

limey · 10-20-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SamIam

Well, you could try an old Buddhist trick I know. Be thankful to him because he is showing you so clearly how you do not want to be. When he starts yapping, send him a silent message of gratitude and go into a little meditative state - you know follow your breath or just zone out. I have found this to actually be helpful. "Thank you for being such an asshole, so I know that if I ever am even tempted to act the way you do, I'll stop that behavior right away." Then slip off into a parallel universe where smartass doesn't exist.

I have a parallel manouevre that entails silently admiring the self-centered smartassness of such individuals. Try to imagine how much more of a self-centred smartass they could be. Think how they are, in fact, underachieving at the moment!

jinx · 10-19-2009, 08:17 PM

I think saying it out loud would be more cathartic.

10-19-2009, 02:33 PM	#3
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	hmm googling both those terms brings up this thread as 4th and 5th in the hits with mostly the urban dictionary above. I suspect brianna of being an Urban Dictionary contributor/phrase coiner __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-19-2009, 03:35 PM	#4
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	buttfuck him in the ass __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

10-19-2009, 04:29 PM	#5
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	you guys make me laff. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-19-2009, 04:37 PM	#6
TheDaVinciChode Chews Food Coming In, And Going Out Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 339	Self exploitation of the female anatomy, generally, shuts all men up. Even a self-important "genius," like this would-be noose-bait. __________________ "O' Captain! My Captain! Our fearful trip is done;" "The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won;" - Walt Whitman / Leaves Of Grass.

10-19-2009, 08:17 PM	#14
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I think saying it out loud would be more cathartic. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

10-19-2009, 05:46 PM	#7
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	Well, you could try an old Buddhist trick I know. Be thankful to him because he is showing you so clearly how you do not want to be. When he starts yapping, send him a silent message of gratitude and go into a little meditative state - you know follow your breath or just zone out. I have found this to actually be helpful. "Thank you for being such an asshole, so I know that if I ever am even tempted to act the way you do, I'll stop that behavior right away." Then slip off into a parallel universe where smartass doesn't exist.

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