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You don't know how to use a dictionary?What's a sycophant?![]()
What's a sycophant?![]()
What's a sycophant?![]()
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Imagine if Carlton took the initiative as a sporting organisation and one that brings together people from many different cultures together to organise world peace. I know it is ridiculous but my question is, what would Mr. Patrick Smith (I refuse to drop to his level by calling him names) then label us?
It would probably be something like nosy meddlers as he criticises how we ruined the livelihoods of so many arms dealers and dictators.
His anger is getting very tiring and boring.
A sycophant is someone who sucks up to someone else by flattering them and misleading them to gain that persons favour or respect. It is someone who leaves all their principles and integrity behind just to get ahead.
Describes Patrick Smith perfectly!
So he used that word to describe Carlton in the headline and all through the article? Sheesh thats a bit harsh I would have thought. Wouldn't like to be PS walking into a crowd of blues supporters.
So he used that word to describe Carlton in the headline and all through the article? Sheesh thats a bit harsh I would have thought. Wouldn't like to be PS walking into a crowd of blues supporters.
Now, now there is no need to go off the deep end. I thought it was a disrespectful word to use to describe a football club. I wouldn't worry too much because most folk don't know what sycophant means.
Patrick was very clever in his word choice when you think about it. Because what he really wanted to say was lying, cheating, tanking, scum of the earth rabble...but that would have been going too far.
Sycophant huh? I'll use that one when i bump into a carlton supporter at centrelink
Now, now there is no need to go off the deep end. I thought it was a disrespectful word to use to describe a football club. I wouldn't worry too much because most folk don't know what sycophant means.
Patrick was very clever in his word choice when you think about it. Because what he really wanted to say was lying, cheating, tanking, scum of the earth rabble...but that would have been going too far.
Sycophant huh? I'll use that one when i bump into a carlton supporter at centrelink
I thought they deposited pension cheques directly into bank accounts these days... then again those Carlton old time loyal Carlton supporters with their home made knitted scarves and 10-15 year old jumpers (a true sign of their long time loyality... unlike the humorus situation I found with so many new Richmond scarves, bomber jackets and jumpers...) probably want cash in hand...
Nothing wrong with buying new clothes every once in a while. 'Clothes maketh the man, naked people have little or no influence on society'. Don't think you'll see the carlton crew wandering the streets in 15 year old carlton scarves.
My apologies to Barb who can wear her old carlton jumper and scarves anytime she likes![]()
bud my scarf is 18 years old... I wore it to the 93, 95 & 99 grand finals not to mention the plethora of night grand finals...
North supporters missed their chance to lynch him at their fightback meeting.
Oh yes the night grand finals. You lucky man. Might be time to upgrade to the new improved scarf, if only for the sake of those trying to eat their hotdogs in your vicinity. Or at least have it washed.
Sometimes in life you just have to let go and move on. 95 was last century.
Oh yes the night grand finals. You lucky man. Might be time to upgrade to the new improved scarf, if only for the sake of those trying to eat their hotdogs in your vicinity. Or at least have it washed.
Sometimes in life you just have to let go and move on. 95 was last century.
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Man, you make it too easy sometimes. Someone had to say it:
NOT AS LAST CENTURY AS 1980!
the fact they you havent gone crazy with the lack of success you should be comended on!
A sycophant is someone who sucks up to someone else by flattering them and misleading them to gain that persons favour or respect. It is someone who leaves all their principles and integrity behind just to get ahead.
Describes Patrick Smith perfectly!
Oh you're so wrong. I was helped into the padded cell after a game in late 2003, during the Spud years.
I still have my own teeth though, so thats a start.
And now i know what sycophant means![]()
(sĭk'ə-fənt, sī'kə-) Pronunciation Key syc·o·phant![]()
(sĭk'ə-fənt, sī'kə-) Pronunciation Key
n. A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people.
you can continue to flatter me but i'm not as influential as you may think.![]()
Fatprick is the Andrew Bolt of Australian sports writing.
Not really, that right-wing, agitating piece of filth is far more dangerous than the petty crybaby, Smith.