Schadenfreude

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Ed Poll

Schadenfreude …

"Schadenfreude is the delight one finds in the misfortune of others. (Yes, from a German word, and pronounced: SHA-den-froy-duh.) But don't let this emotion linger. Focusing too long on another's failure -- or even their success -- means you've lost sight of your own business."  (From Carolyn Elefant)

Never heard this word, and now in the same day, I’ve seen it twice … must be evidence of the depth of our economic depression …


 

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