You used the term "Sour Grapes" incorrectly...


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Posted by Silent-Bob at bpr1-027.ih2000.net on February 15, 2001 at 21:21:28:

In Reply to: Thank you all for stating the obvious!! posted by Ego or What on February 15, 2001 at 21:08:18:

: :Jason Lee, as an actor has a right to bitch all he want because he has a better view of how the acedmey works then you would.

: True, I don't doubt he knows how the Academy works better than I do. However his post was centred around a lack of appreciation of his film, due to Dreamworks not financially supporting the Academy - where other Dreamworks pictures were nominated wern't they and AF was nominated for four awards - it just seemed like sour grapes to me.

Sour grapes is a call for reasoning. In Aesop's fable, the fox tried and tried to get grapes from a tree, but finally gave up, saying that they were probably sour, anyway. I think. Plus, it's hard to tell what a person meant when they write a post. Many times I've written, and I've seen other posters write sarcastic posts, mocking other posters, and ended up getting corrected (by flaming, or by a kind word) by someone, or many other people.

: :JohnLee3:16 says
: "All those who place faith in the Oscars shall be deep fried and served with special sause, not becoming a proper meal like one would have if they were made with George Forman's Cooker!!!!!"

: And as for me seeking attention... all I am gonna say on that is jealousy is such a waste of time!!

Rrrright, just calm down, and don't bring up old arguments from the Last Board.

Bob
"Sound advice, or me being a bitch, it all depends on who's reading it..."


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