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See, here’s where the paradox applies. If Agnes criticizes ALL critics, does she also criticize herself? If not, she’s not truly criticizing ALL critics. If so, she’s invalidating her own criticism.
dwane.scoty1 almost 6 years ago
Don’t think Jean-Luc would appreciate that, Agnes!
pschearer Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Shakespeare! So full of clichés!
joegeethree almost 6 years ago
The phrase actually fits perfectly in her conversation with Trout. (Had to look it up.)
jamestipton222 almost 6 years ago
Actually, it’s “hoisted by their own leotards”.
well-i-never almost 6 years ago
We all use it down at the machine shop. Elevates the trash talk.
Marvin Premium Member almost 6 years ago
That’s an explosive comment, Agnes.
cmixlvr Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Actually it’s hoisted ON their own petard.
cmixlvr Premium Member almost 6 years ago
to “hoist by one’s own petard” means you have been hurt or caught by the very device that you intended to hurt someone else.
WCraft Premium Member almost 6 years ago
It does have a poetic and “snooty” sound to it…
David Huie Green LikeNobody'sEverSeen almost 6 years ago
And then ignited?
Martin Booda almost 6 years ago
See, here’s where the paradox applies. If Agnes criticizes ALL critics, does she also criticize herself? If not, she’s not truly criticizing ALL critics. If so, she’s invalidating her own criticism.
paullp Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Agnes, dear, if you don’t know what it means, how do you know it’s a bad thing?