Vol. 1, Issue 9 | Definitions, Part 3

[originally written 04 June 2006, 4:58pm]

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an·he·do·ni·a (n.): The absence of pleasure or the ability to experience it; anhe·donic (adj.)

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mas·och·ist (n.): One who derives of pleasure from subjecting themselves to unpleasant or trying experiences.

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So... when you hear me refer to myself as an "anhedonic masochist", you'll have proper context. Or you could just read Valis by PK Dick. That's a masochistic act in-and-of itself.

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Portlandia Prevails.