Philip Roth

Trilby · 08-19-2006, 12:00 PM

I just finished reading EVERYMAN by Philip Roth (THE HUMAN STAIN, GOODBYE, COLUMBUS; PORTNOY'S COMPLAINT, etc.) and I sincerely wish that I had a magic wand because I would wave it around and bestow the following three gifts on Mr. Roth:

1) Immortality. Perhaps with the relief this knowledge would bring he could write a different g*ddamn story for once. Something decidedly NOT morbid and death-obsessed.

2) Limitless pudenda. This would no doubt enable him to focus on something other than, well, pudenda and his deep, deep, nearly unnatural desire for it, especially when it's on a female literally whole quarters of centuries younger than he is. Roth (in his 70's himself) would like us to believe that 70-something men are what 20-something women are looking for in a casual lover.

3) Ability to Get Over Himself.

What I am saying is EVERYMAN was like EVERY other book Roth has written and I feel like a sucker for reading it.

Trilby · 08-19-2006, 01:03 PM

yet, Stephen Fry is delicious. Read HIPPOPOTOMUS and die laughing.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-23-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

I just finished reading EVERYMAN by Philip Roth (THE HUMAN STAIN, GOODBYE, COLUMBUS; PORTNOY'S COMPLAINT, etc.) and I sincerely wish that I had a magic wand because I would wave it around and bestow the following three gifts on Mr. Roth:

1) Immortality. Perhaps with the relief this knowledge would bring he could write a different g*ddamn story for once. Something decidedly NOT morbid and death-obsessed.

2) Limitless pudenda. This would no doubt enable him to focus on something other than, well, pudenda and his deep, deep, nearly unnatural desire for it, especially when it's on a female literally whole quarters of centuries younger than he is. Roth (in his 70's himself) would like us to believe that 70-something men are what 20-something women are looking for in a casual lover.

3) Ability to Get Over Himself.

What I am saying is EVERYMAN was like EVERY other book Roth has written and I feel like a sucker for reading it.

Wait a minute, you've read all his other books and you didn't know he doesn't write stories, he only writes about pudenda?

Oh, I get it!

You were leading us into thinking about porn lit and your quintessential womanly hawtness at the same time, so the drool (and miscellaneous fluids) will short out the keyboard and you can take over the Cellar for your private porn site.

Such a tricky vixen. I don't think my keyboa......bzzzt...snap.....arc....

lumberjim · 08-23-2006, 11:49 AM

1. Pudenda

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1) Female reproductive organ
2) Hot women, esp in large groups at social functions
That party was amazing, it was full of mad pudenda!
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2. pudenda

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The Latin word for "shame," some Victorian clown thought it would be a great euphemism for female genitalia, possibly because he felt shame for wanting to see some.

May also have, over time, devolved into "pussy".
"'Pudenda' was Latin for 'shame'?"

"Yes, and 'vagina' meant 'scabbard'. Isn't studying Latin fun?"

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3. Pudenda

14 up, 5 down

Synonym to vulva. The external parts of the female reproductive system.
Her pudenda is very pretty.
tags cookie
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4. pudenda

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The outer female genitals. The vulva.
The pudenda: a forbidden and yet highly sought place.
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Elspode · 08-23-2006, 12:47 PM

Gee. I've just been edumacated, yet I feel strangely dirty.

Urbane Guerrilla · 08-31-2006, 11:06 PM

But a washcloth, moistened in warm water, can take care of most of that.

08-19-2006, 12:00 PM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Philip Roth I just finished reading EVERYMAN by Philip Roth (THE HUMAN STAIN, GOODBYE, COLUMBUS; PORTNOY'S COMPLAINT, etc.) and I sincerely wish that I had a magic wand because I would wave it around and bestow the following three gifts on Mr. Roth: 1) Immortality. Perhaps with the relief this knowledge would bring he could write a different g*ddamn story for once. Something decidedly NOT morbid and death-obsessed. 2) Limitless pudenda. This would no doubt enable him to focus on something other than, well, pudenda and his deep, deep, nearly unnatural desire for it, especially when it's on a female literally whole quarters of centuries younger than he is. Roth (in his 70's himself) would like us to believe that 70-something men are what 20-something women are looking for in a casual lover. 3) Ability to Get Over Himself. What I am saying is EVERYMAN was like EVERY other book Roth has written and I feel like a sucker for reading it. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-19-2006, 01:03 PM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	yet, Stephen Fry is delicious. Read HIPPOPOTOMUS and die laughing. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-23-2006, 11:49 AM	#4
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	1. Pudenda 45 up, 15 down 1) Female reproductive organ 2) Hot women, esp in large groups at social functions That party was amazing, it was full of mad pudenda! by Tuffy Holland, MI May 18, 2005 email it permalink: del.icio.us Send to a friend your email: their email: 2. pudenda 12 thumbs up The Latin word for "shame," some Victorian clown thought it would be a great euphemism for female genitalia, possibly because he felt shame for wanting to see some. May also have, over time, devolved into "pussy". "'Pudenda' was Latin for 'shame'?" "Yes, and 'vagina' meant 'scabbard'. Isn't studying Latin fun?" tags devolve euphemism sexist by Gahmuret Avalon, PA Jul 4, 2006 email it 3. Pudenda 14 up, 5 down Synonym to vulva. The external parts of the female reproductive system. Her pudenda is very pretty. tags cookie by Petey J Corvus USA Nov 26, 2005 email it 4. pudenda 9 up, 2 down The outer female genitals. The vulva. The pudenda: a forbidden and yet highly sought place. tags love mound cooter by Loreleili CA Nov 25, 2005 email it __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

08-23-2006, 12:47 PM	#5
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Gee. I've just been edumacated, yet I feel strangely dirty. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

08-31-2006, 11:06 PM	#6
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	But a washcloth, moistened in warm water, can take care of most of that. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

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