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Chilly Girl

April 12, 2009 · Filed under Directed

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Oh wow, when I read this story, I was like OMG that’s me. Trust me I would be coldest person you know.  I need two pairs of socks to sleep in winter.

I researched a little on what causes the cold feet thing, because as long as I know, there aren’t many things I can do to prevent cold feet. They say that cold hands mean warm heart, and that can indirectly conclude that cold feet mean warm heart as well. I won’t mind cold feet if that’s true. So I decided to do a little research on why people say, “Cold hands, warm heart”.

As much as I can think of, I think that Cold hands indicate affection, possibly because the emotions affect blood circulation. But then I found out that the phrase came from an understanding of Raynaud’s Disease, in which the body overreacts to cold stimuli in an effort to protect vital organs. And thus a reserved, cool exterior may disguise a kind heart.

 

The proverb has been traced back years:

‥Cold hand, warm heart!
[1910 W. G. Collingwood Dutch Agnes 206]‥Cold hand—warm heart. That is the saying, isn’t it?
[1927 J. M. Barrie Shall We join Ladies in Plays (1928) 840]

A cold hand and a warm heart.
[1903 V. S. Lean Collectanea III. 380]

I did take her hand.

I knew you would be on my side.

A hot, humid night, but her hands cold. Cold hands, warm heart.
[1962 E. Linington Knave of Hearts xv.]

‘Belle, your hands are cold,’ he said. ‘Cold hands, that’s funny?’ ‘You know the old saying, “cold hands, warm heart”.’
[1985 D. & S. Rosen Death & Blintzes xxvi.]

Not showing one’s feelings does not signify lack of feeling. For example, Dan rarely sends flowers or anything, but he’s a case of cold hands, warm heart. Why a literally cold hand should indicate sympathy or affection is not really clear, but this expression has been so used since about 1900, and the Germans have an identical  ( kalte Hand, warmes Herz).

 

I also found a song on cold hands and warm heart:

So, concluding, I think that it doesn’t matter how cold your hands – and feet – are, as long as the heart is nice and warm.

Source(s):

 

http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board…

http://dictionary.reference.com/search

                http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/429120

 

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Satire:how to write

April 12, 2009 · Filed under Inquest

To me, satire is one of the most appealing forms of writing. I think because it makes use of Humor, and I think that humor can make anyone content and convey any idea through.

    “Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.”

Bill Cosby

 

 

Satire is a form of writing that makes fun of –serious fun of – things. A lot of professional comedians and comedy writers consider satire to be the highest, most sophisticated form of humor. Satire won’t be a very nice comedy – you can also take it into the roam or Dark comedy. Satire is not only humor for humor’s sake; it is actually a comment on social or political stuff. It is very often used to point out the faults or problems with the society. It amazed me to read that satire can be highly influential, and that so many improvements have been made to society as a result of satire.

“Well-written satire will not only entertain, it will also cause the audience to consider problems that they otherwise might not have been aware of, and may inspire them to actively seek changes that can answer these problems”.

So, to learn to write satire, first you must decide what current happening you’re going to be making fun of. And then why, why are you holding this current event up to scrutiny. What is so stupid about this event that makes is worthy of ridicule. This is your goal. The specific goal may change as you write and discover new information, but nevertheless there must be a goal in mind.

Then, think of the people who are going to be reading your work. This is an “extremely important aspect of successful satire”. Obviously, what an audience of antisocial teenagers consider funny would be way different from what an audience of retired knitting club females consider humorous. The differences do not have to be so exaggerated, either. But just as long as the reader likes it. “Your satire is only funny if the people who read it happen to think it is.”

Next, exaggerate the details of that event, what is funny or dramatic about it. And what needs to be pointed out because in satire, its what you can make up that counts.

Finally, if there are two sides, illustrate both sides. Leave no side “on stage”!

“Satire can be a very powerful tool for bringing about change. Well-written satire can often create positive changes within society that couldn’t have been made with the use of guns or violence. But conversely, satire can also bring about negative changes and cause a great deal of damage and even the loss of life. Therefore, please use satire wisely”.

Source: http://www.korepetycje.com/Essays_Articles/satire-writing.html

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