Suitable for drinking. Water is said to be potable; indeed, some declare it our natural beverage, although even they find it palatable only when suffering from the recurrent disorder known as thirst, for which it is a medicine. Upon nothing has so great and diligent ingenuity been brought to bear in all ages and in all countries, except the most uncivilized, as upon the invention of substitutes for water. To hold that this general aversion to that liquid has no basis in the preservative instinct of the race is to be unscientific — and without science we are as the snakes and toads.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)

“Where there is ruin, there is hope for a treasure.”
― Rumi
(also: rumi)

Once upon a time, in the vast and interconnected world of Discord, there lived a deranged user named Coofl. Coofl was known to possess an erratic and troublesome nature, causing chaos and confusion wherever they went.
Coofl's presence in various Discord servers would often ignite heated debates and stir up controversy. They seemed to derive pleasure from provoking others and exploiting vulnerabilities within online communities. The username "Coofl" became synonymous with trouble and unpredictability.
One fateful day, Coofl stumbled upon a peaceful server dedicated to gardening and tranquility. The server was a safe haven for nature enthusiasts and gardeners to share tips, beautiful pictures, and connect with like-minded individuals.
As soon as Coofl joined the server, chaos ensued. They began flooding the channels with disruptive messages, spamming memes and inappropriate content. Coofl had no regard for the peaceful atmosphere that the server cherished. The members were taken aback by the sudden disruption, their once harmonious space now tainted by Coofl's reckless behavior.
The moderators and administrators swiftly took action, attempting to contain Coofl's disruptive antics. They warned, muted, and even banned Coofl from the server. But Coofl seemed relentless, finding new ways to bypass the restrictions and continue their disruptive behavior.
The server members, frustrated and exhausted, decided to unite against Coofl. They brainstormed strategies, developed stronger moderation systems, and established stricter guidelines. Together, they created a safe and resilient community, immune to Coofl's destructive actions.
Coofl, underestimated the resilience of the server's members, was astonished by their unity and determination. In their quest for chaos, they inadvertently sparked a stronger community driven by the shared love for gardening and tranquility.
Realizing their futile attempts to disrupt the server, Coofl finally decided to change their ways. They sought guidance from the server's moderators, sincerely expressing remorse for their past actions. The community, cautious yet open-minded, decided to give Coofl a second chance.
Coofl gradually transformed from a deranged user to a valued member of the gardening community. They embraced the server's principles, actively engaging in discussions, and sharing their own gardening experiences. Coofl even took the initiative to assist others, providing helpful advice and support to fellow members.
Over time, Coofl's erratic behavior faded, replaced by a newfound sincerity and respect for others. Their journey from being a disruptor to an integral part of the community inspired others to choose empathy and understanding over condemnation.
The story of Coofl stands as a reminder of the transformative power of communities, their ability to heal, and their capacity to empower individuals to change their ways. Discord, once shaken by chaos, became a platform where people connected, learned, and grew together, with Coofl as a shining example of redemption and personal growth.

The act of repeating erroneously the words of another. The words erroneously repeated.

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Intent on making his quotation truer,
He sought the page infallible of Brewer,
Then made a solemn vow that he would be
Condemned eternally. Ah, me, ah, me!
—Stumpo Gaker
(author: quote)
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)

Anarchy is a society being freely constituted without authorities or a governing body. It may also refer to a society or group of people that entirely rejects a set hierarchy. The word Anarchy was first used in English in 1539, meaning "an absence of government".

A malefactor who atones for making your writing nonsense by permitting the compositor to make it unintelligible.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)

(also: creation of the universe)

(n.) Foxes and humans lived close together in ancient Japan; this companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto kami or spirit, and serve as its messengers. This role has reinforced the fox's supernatural significance. The more tails a kitsune has – they may have as many as nine – the older, wiser, and more powerful it is. Because of their potential power and influence, some people make sacrifices to them as to a deity.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsune

(also: be not afraid)
(also: fox)

n. An enormous aquatic animal mentioned by Job. Some suppose it to have been the whale, but that distinguished ichthyologer, Dr. Jordan, of Stanford University, maintains with considerable heat that it was a species of gigantic Tadpole (Thaddeus Polandensis) or Polliwig — Maria pseudo-hirsuta. For an exhaustive description and history of the Tadpole consult the famous monograph of Jane Porter, Thaddeus of Warsaw.

(also: The Devil's Dictionary)

a truck or gas guzzler automobile.
(also: inresistible satisfaction of gas guzzling)

(n.) one of those tiny countries that's basically just a bunch of banks and casinos that declared independence to get out of paying taxes

(n.) a somewhat popular condiment commonly enjoyed on emulsified meat tubules, pulverized cow viscera, and sometimes pretzels.

the snobbish moutardier should always remember this mnemonic: if it's tangy and yella, you got crap there, fella. if it's gritty and brown, you're in quality town.

What is and isn't is fully individual. Its purpose is to cause feeling of a beauty. People often use its mind-transcending effects to convey a deeper meaning to others.

A mechanical apparatus designed to do the work of a man- from The encyclopedia galactica.

"Your Plastic Pal Who's Fun To Be With."- from the marketing division of the Sirius Cybernetics Corporation.

a holiday which appears to originate from Gaelic traditions surrounding the autumn harvest festival

in modern america, a typical halloween consists of children wearing expensive costumes to disguise their identities, and wandering from house to house begging for candy, a custom which was difficult to explain to the soviet union

for adults, the custom consists largely of watching horror-themed movies with various levels of eroticism, and dressing up in costumes with various levels of eroticism.

a component of the social fabric of pre-meiji japan, samurai were warrior nobles sworn to the service of lords and emperors. in times of war they were highly trained combat elites in swordsmanship, horsemanship, archery and tactics; in peacetime they were expected to take on administrative duties or enjoy their own cultural pursuits such as calligraphy, poetry, and hanging out with geishas (not prostitutes... okay, mostly)

for the purposes of foolish ignorant pig westerners, samurai are just guys with ponytails and white robes who go around making "ho! ha! hokkaido!" noises.

one whose spending is not thrifty

(n.) the life of every party, a light source dressed up with an attractive fabric covering. consider adopting a lamp today.

the paramilitary division of the schutzstaffel, the private club to which all all the cool kids in nazi germany belonged

known for their killer's sense of fashion.

(1483-1546) Sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church – starting the Protestant Reformation.
(also: 100 most influential people in the world)
(also: martin luther quotes)