adj.
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of romance.
- Given to thoughts or feelings of romance. See synonyms at sentimental.
- Displaying, expressive of, or conducive to love: a romantic atmosphere.
- Imaginative but impractical; visionary: romantic notions.
- Not based on fact; imaginary or fictitious: His memoirs were criticized as a romantic view of the past.
- A romantic person.
- often Romantic A follower or adherent of romanticism.
I was just watching an episode of Nip Tuck… I tend to dip in and out of the series, but every time I catch an episode I’m amazed at it’s ability to capture… what? Maybe just the human condition. Tonight, though, was an episode for the romantics.
Someone asked me a while ago what I meant when I said I was a romantic. I answered that any response I could give would be too simplistic, but afterwards I thought I may have meant the opposite… that any answer I could give would be too complex. There’s a conundrum for you.
I find the whole subject of love quite fascinating. On the one hand, I like what a lot of the evolutionists have to say. But, if I were one, I’d believe that love was just an endocrinal process to ensure procreation, and the continuation of the species. But, as an almost-atheist, I’m no creationist either. I’ve decided that it’s best if I don’t try to label myself – I don’t let others do it so I won’t do it either
If I hadn’t just been watching television, I would have told you that a friend of mine sent me a joke today, and it really tickled my sense of humour. It was definitely my kind of joke.
A man walked into a dentist's office and said, "Can you help me? I think I'm a moth."
The dentist said, "You don't need a dentist. You need a psychiatrist."
"Yes, I know," the man said.
The dentist asked, "So then why did you come in here?"
The man replied, "The light was on.”
25 comments:
It's funny you mention labels.
The women I work with call me "Troy" for what they say is my attitude towards women sometimes. It never really hit me until I caught one of them calling me it. I was a little taken back.
But then I remembered my favorite line from nip/tuck ( Inever miss a show), "When you see a woman's cum face you can see into her soul."
I guess I am a little bit like Troy.
And let us not forget the meaning behind the word romantic... romance. Defined:
ro·mance n.
1.
1. A love affair.
2. Ardent emotional attachment or involvement between people; love: They kept the romance alive in their marriage for 35 years.
3. A strong, sometimes short-lived attachment, fascination, or enthusiasm for something: a childhood romance with the sea.
2. A mysterious or fascinating quality or appeal, as of something adventurous, heroic, or strangely beautiful: “These fine old guns often have a romance clinging to them” (Richard Jeffries).
3.
1. A long medieval narrative in prose or verse that tells of the adventures and heroic exploits of chivalric heroes: an Arthurian romance.
2. A long fictitious tale of heroes and extraordinary or mysterious events, usually set in a distant time or place.
3. The class of literature constituted by such tales.
4.
1. An artistic work, such as a novel, story, or film, that deals with sexual love, especially in an idealized form.
2. The class or style of such works.
5. A fictitiously embellished account or explanation: We have been given speculation and romance instead of the facts.
6. Music. A lyrical, tender, usually sentimental song or short instrumental piece.
7. Romance The Romance languages.
You are romantic, meaning 2 :) How's that?
I've never watched Nip/Tuck.
You are a hopeless romantic WDKY. That's a good thing I think.
Nice joke. Took me two times reading it..I'm such a slow dork. But the 2nd time it made me chuckle.
Love nip/tuck....Julian McMahon.....oh man oh man oh man.
Funny joke there, fella...
lol.....chuckle. Very funny.
great HNT shot too... getting around now to comment.
I hope all os well at chez wdky!
xoxx
it is complex.
it is a paradox.
and *snicker*.
i've never considered myself a romantic maybe cause i've always thought that's what men expect us to be and i don't like to be as im expected to...but i do love being in love and as u can see on my blog i love talking about all the aspects of love, relationships, broken hearts and all that. i love poetry and a beautiful sunset in the arms of my love...so yeah i suppose im a down to earth romantic....lol
KOW - are you sure they didn't mean Helen of Troy? Actually, there's a lot of truth in some cliches, I always think...
DN - thanks for the research! I haven't made 35 years yet, though, and it's beginning to look unlikely :-(
Kimmy, you're right of course, but you seem to understand me rather well anyway. And I'll take it as a comopliment. Yes, the joke still had me grinning when I read it again this morning.)
Goose - thanks. And Nip Tuck is about the Beautiful People, of course...
Em, thank you and yes - all is well. I appreciate you asking :-)
J - yes. And no. I guess it's as complex as you want it to be.
Paula - the funny thing is, I often wonder whether women truly understand the meaning of romance. What do you think, really?
ahh. I'm a romantic idealist.
This is, of course, the worst kind...
I *love* Nip Tuck. I try to watch it each week on Sky but every single episode is brilliant. Julian McMahon's character is my favourite. I don't fancy him though!
I think romance comes from the willingness to explore, to discover, to accept - who someone else is. We need more romantics.
It could be Helen of Troy and I wouldn't be against that.
I wonder if plants, leaves, oceans, the sun and the moon romance?
I am a hopeless romantic....I can't help it.
I love the joke about the moth. Have a great weekend.
I happen to love nip/tuck on all levels. I think the only label that has been attached to me is being complicated or complex. I like to think I'm a relationship kind of person but I am gun shy about all of it. I feel like yelling at people half the time so they will back off and let me end things one at a time. ((my gfs keep telling me to go out when I'd rather be totally "free" before I get to that point in my life ~ dating))
Complex and flexible. I don't know.
*sigh*
Sometimes your words and actions make you seem like you're too good to be true. Romantic but not suffocating... And good in the sack. :-) hehe
I'm there with ya. I'm a hopeless romantic. In fact, I almost think romance is better than love (if that makes any sense) and romance is definitely better than sex (not that I don't love sex...) Romance is definitely "all that". Albeit, unsustainable....
P.S. Left you something on my blog....in the spirit of romance and all....
Mez - actually, it's the best kind...
NML - bet you do ;-)
NWC, that's a nice definition. Want to join me?
KOW... I bet you wouldn't. You'd look great in an armoured skirt.
Lee Ann - you too. It WAS a great joke.
Ruthie - I know where you're coming from. Don't be fooled though - if I was too good to be true I doubt I'd be single :-(
Hammy - Are you? I strenuously dispute that it's not sustainable though. And thank you, very much x
I think there's a bit of the romantic in all of us.
Some part of us that craves something deeper, something more meaningful.
The one thing I cannot abide is the thought of a hopeless romantic however. The idea that this need will never be fulfilled, never be satisfied, is objectionable to the romantic at heart (like myself). I'd rather prefer a hopeful romantic.
There is hope after all.
Isn't there?
Of course there is, Tricia. Every day's a new day, isn't it? And you're right... "hopeful romantic" has a nice ring to it. Off to bed now, but have a lovely weekend...
I just realized, on re-reading the comments, that hamrose said she is an hopeless romantic. I feel silly now. I wasn't referring to that, just sayin'...
I swear I'm not a twit.
Hammy, you are a lovely hopeless romantic and I hope you find all the romance your heart can hold. Your blog is adorable, as are you.
Sweet dreams wdky.
The spacing of course, got all messed in the cut/paste. (as opposed to nip/tuck)... I meant
2. A mysterious or fascinating quality or appeal, as of something adventurous, heroic, or strangely beautiful: “These fine old guns often have a romance clinging to them” (Richard Jeffries).
:)
Ignore the example. You have a romance clinging to YOU. :P
I like NWC's definition, I copied and pasted it and now, NWC, if you're reading this - you're going to end up in my frames of quotes as well!!
That's a good joke.
Tricia, Hammy is a lot tougher than she looks. She knows Big Lou.
DN - understood, thanks :-)
Cat, it deserves a place there, I agree. Tha's both of us on your wall now!
Blue - thanks. I STILL love it.
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