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I think people in the 1800s might have quite a dim view on how we highlight certain personal traits today. "Blind engineer?? It's the title of his bloody obitu
by pfannkuchen 4y ago
I think people in the 1800s might have quite a dim view on how we highlight certain personal traits today.
"Blind engineer?? It's the title of his bloody obituary, mate, surely you can say something nice about him??"
(Yes yes, of course I know that people do this today to try to remove the negative connotation of being blind/etc, but you must admit it's kind of funny at times)
- gerdesj 4y agoHe - Boyer - was off of 1936. "Do not go gentle into that good night"
- pfannkuchen 4y agoAre you suggesting the man himself would be offended?
- emodendroket 4y agoit is an essential aspect of the story, though.
- pbj1968 4y agoPerson first, condition second. We are not our afflictions. I’m with you on this one.