snarkychick
strappy shoes
Registered: Mar 2004
Location: kansas.
Posts: 346 |
drivel.
ode to the snark.
everyone asks me what 'snarky' really means. it's a term i stole from a friend because all those canadian chicks are so snarky. apparently kansan ones try to be, so it fits. the urban dictionary defines it as an adjective meaning 'a witty mannerism, personality, or behavior that is a combination of sarcasm and cynicism. usually accepted as a complimentary term'. not a bad definition, but goes on to point out that general snarkiness is sometimes mistaken for a snotty or arrogant attitude. snarks are so misunderstood. sure, snarky can be bitchy. snarky can be moody. but underlying snarkiness is this feeling of being amused even in the midst of irritation. i'd like to expand on the definition.
snarky is a state of mind. it's a form of personal expression amongst a backdrop of pink drinks, nonsensical shoes, and flirtation. snarks wear hats on bad days because their cuteness makes us feel better when we're down. we invest heavily in foot products of all kinds, especially shoes, toe rings, and pedicures. we believe in matching lingerie. we bring silliness up to an art form. we know how to make people laugh even in the midst of our own emotional angst. we often wear earrings that most other people wouldn't dare.
snarks generally have passion. we get on a kick for a cause and don't let it quietly go away. it can be something big, such as a general outrage about the political incompetencies of the presidential adminstration or reproductive freedom, or it can be something smaller, like when our hairstylist moves to a new town. we get excited when we find a new product we like, such as diet lime coke. we often jump into projects, but more likely than not, do not finish them. we go a million miles an hour in different directions. we have no patience for boring. we have no patience for routine. we abhor mediocrity.
snarks come in different packages. there are the snarks flamboyant, who you can recognize by any feathers or glitter in their outfit. there are sneaker snarks, who appear to be quite conservative, but are probably wearing thigh highs and a cute bra. there are wannabe snarks, who have the attitude, but are inconsistent about when/how to use it, and often use too much lip gloss. there are sanctimonious snarks, who think they have achieved snarkdom, but are so annoying in their drivel that they are dismissed by most, even if they have cleavage. then there are the snarks parfait, a perfect combination of intellectualism, sarcasm, and hussy. we all aspire to this level.*
*examples.
flamboyant snark. mae west.
sneaker snark. eleanor roosevelt.
wannabe snark. anne heche.
sanctimonious snark. janene garafaolo.
snark parfait. katherine hepburn.
the snark code of ethics.
the snark shall not wear flat shoes.
there is no such thing too many bath products.
the snark views whore, slut, and hussy in a positive light.
the snark must always carry chapstick.
the snark shall do everything with gusto. even if you can't cook, fake it on occasion by buying cute dishware.
thy underwear should always match your shirt.
thou shall worship boys with floppy hair or an attitude.
there is no such thing as a fake orgasm, unless it's for your own personal entertainment.
the snark always like women, except the really bitchy nonsnarks that deserve our wrath.
the snark is a player of games but never lies. unless someone is an ass. then we lie a lot.
the snark knows her own mind, and listens to it.
(written for my own entertainment - attack as needed.)
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my manners, abominable at times, can be sweet. as i grew older i became a drunk. why? because i like ecstasy of the mind. i'm a wretch. but i love love. ~ jack kerouac
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