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Posted by wildcard on November 16, 2005, at 8:36:16
I haven't been around a lot lately as I needed a break to get things straight and now that I am feeling better, I have these huge crocodile tears from reading some of ya'lls posts and knowing how you feel and wishing so hard that I could make things better for you. Damn this illness...
Posted by alesta on November 16, 2005, at 10:37:04
In reply to Crocodile tears, posted by wildcard on November 16, 2005, at 8:36:16
> I haven't been around a lot lately as I needed a break to get things straight and now that I am feeling better, I have these huge crocodile tears from reading some of ya'lls posts and knowing how you feel and wishing so hard that I could make things better for you. Damn this illness...
that is sweet of you to post that wilcard :) i am so drained and depressed right now, but it helps a little to stop by here and communicate with the wonderful folks here. i am really glad you're doing well though!! all right!:) may you continue to have a great day....:)
amy:)
Posted by lynn971 on November 16, 2005, at 21:38:51
In reply to Crocodile tears, posted by wildcard on November 16, 2005, at 8:36:16
Now I am crying because your are crying.
Posted by Deneb on November 16, 2005, at 21:42:03
In reply to Crocodile tears, posted by wildcard on November 16, 2005, at 8:36:16
(((((((((((Wildcard))))))))))))
I'm glad you're feeling better. You have a big heart Wildcard.
P.S. I've never heard the term "crocodile tears" before...I like it. :-)
Posted by Ilene on November 16, 2005, at 22:29:08
In reply to Re: Crocodile tears » wildcard, posted by Deneb on November 16, 2005, at 21:42:03
"Crocodile tears" means fake tears. From Answers.com:
"An insincere display of grief; false tears.
[From the belief that crocodiles weep either to lure a victim or when eating one.]"
I.
Posted by wildcard on November 16, 2005, at 22:53:16
In reply to Re: Crocodile tears » Deneb, posted by Ilene on November 16, 2005, at 22:29:08
I in no way at all meant *fake* anything. Here in the south where I grew up we use the phrase as meaning *big tears*! I did google it and saw the actual definition but that is not how I meant it.
Posted by Phillipa on November 16, 2005, at 22:55:03
In reply to Re: Crocodile tears » Deneb, posted by Ilene on November 16, 2005, at 22:29:08
I've always heard crocodile tears meant big tears cause you felt so sorry for some one. Or were very sad yourself and wished you could help other people and were unable too because you were crying so hard. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by wildcard on November 16, 2005, at 23:05:07
In reply to Re: Crocodile tears » Deneb, posted by Ilene on November 16, 2005, at 22:29:08
Posted by Ilene on November 16, 2005, at 23:09:45
In reply to Just to clarify » Ilene, posted by wildcard on November 16, 2005, at 22:53:16
This is fascinating. I've lived most of my life on the West Coast. I've never heard the phrase used any other way than to mean insincere grief. Does it mean "big tears" over the entire South?
I.
Posted by wildcard on November 16, 2005, at 23:17:51
In reply to Re: Just to clarify, posted by Ilene on November 16, 2005, at 23:09:45
I know Phillipa is from the south and she has heard it used as big tears but I honestly don't know. I know that is how I've heard it phrased in the Carolina's but I'll have to ask. I was suprised that there was only the one definition for it b/c I have never heard that! Learn something new every day ; )
Posted by rainbowbrite on November 16, 2005, at 23:32:10
In reply to I'm not sure..lol » Ilene, posted by wildcard on November 16, 2005, at 23:17:51
It just looks like it, dont think they have tear ducts.
BTW I have heard it both ways too
Posted by alesta on November 17, 2005, at 10:09:22
In reply to Re:How about a Damned this illness Party?, posted by lynn971 on November 16, 2005, at 21:38:51
> Now I am crying because your are crying.
>
>call me crazy but i like the idea of a damned-this-illness party! i think that would be great fun lynn, lol! i've been emotional lately and so that would just be *perfect*.:) the idea of being around a group of sensitive ppl like myself...interesting.:)
...amy:) (sorry..i'm in a weird mood! :-))
Posted by lynn971 on November 17, 2005, at 16:10:50
In reply to Re: Crocodile tears » Deneb, posted by Ilene on November 16, 2005, at 22:29:08
I thought that Crocodile tears meant really big tears.
Posted by lynn971 on November 17, 2005, at 16:15:18
In reply to Re: I thought..., posted by lynn971 on November 17, 2005, at 16:10:50
I just read the rest of the post. This is fascinating. I never heard that "crocodile tears' meant fake tears.
Have you ever heard the song "Ribbons and Curls"
It is a father singing about his little girl growing up. In the song he mentions crocodile tears. I think he meant big tears. It is a country song. The song writer is prob. from the South too.
love,
Lynn
Posted by lynn971 on November 17, 2005, at 16:28:09
In reply to Re:How about a Damned this illness Party? » lynn971, posted by alesta on November 17, 2005, at 10:09:22
Lets party then. Yesterday was my birthday. I almost lost one of my best friends. She misunderstood me and I misunderstood her. My feelings were hurt and hers were too. It was terrible. In the end, we talked and things are back to normal. What an emotional day.
I really wish that we could get together and just relax and be care free. laugh, cry, or whatever.
Posted by wildcard on November 17, 2005, at 19:42:29
In reply to Re:How about a Damned this illness Party?, posted by lynn971 on November 17, 2005, at 16:28:09
Posted by alesta on November 17, 2005, at 19:59:02
In reply to Re:How about a Damned this illness Party?, posted by lynn971 on November 17, 2005, at 16:28:09
> Lets party then. Yesterday was my birthday. I almost lost one of my best friends. She misunderstood me and I misunderstood her. My feelings were hurt and hers were too. It was terrible. In the end, we talked and things are back to normal. What an emotional day.
>
>
> I really wish that we could get together and just relax and be care free. laugh, cry, or whatever.
yes happy happy birthday miss lynn!> I really wish that we could get together and just relax and be care free. laugh, cry, or whatever.
yeah that would be cool. i think some of you ppl here know me so much better than ppl on the outside...i can't imagine what it would be like to meet one of you guys..wild.:)
so like picture all of us having a totally laid back carefree time...we're at a coffee shop having a pumpkin latte or somethin..and just speaking whatever comes to mind..or sayin nothing at all..everyone free to be themselves..ahhhhh :)
sorry, i am in flower child/80s retro mode tonite.....
amy;)
Posted by Phillipa on November 17, 2005, at 21:24:02
In reply to Re:How about a Damned this illness Party?, posted by alesta on November 17, 2005, at 19:59:02
Hey that's not fair. I wanted to be a flower child. But I got married and had three kids. And couln't participate. The peace sign I taught to my kids and we gave peace signs to all who drove by our car. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by alesta on November 18, 2005, at 8:13:38
In reply to Re:How about a Damned this illness Party? » alesta, posted by Phillipa on November 17, 2005, at 21:24:02
> Hey that's not fair. I wanted to be a flower child. But I got married and had three kids. And couln't participate. The peace sign I taught to my kids and we gave peace signs to all who drove by our car. Fondly, Phillipa
hehehe....you can still be a flower child phillipa!:) don't let the fam stop you!:):) it's a state of mind, man...:) all right, i'm getting annoying :-)
that is so cool that you taught your kids the peace sign and stuff...i don't really 'do' the sign, but everyone tells me i remind them of a flower child..i guess my attitude..a searcher for truth, calm and mellow..
oh, and thanks for backing me up on one of the other threads..:) ah preciate it girl.
peace out, girlfriend :-)
amy
Posted by lynn971 on November 18, 2005, at 18:08:40
In reply to HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNN!!!!! (nm) » lynn971, posted by wildcard on November 17, 2005, at 19:42:29
Posted by 10derHeart on November 18, 2005, at 21:02:50
In reply to Re: I thought..., posted by lynn971 on November 17, 2005, at 16:10:50
I'm from New England, but have lived in the Carolinas, Florida, So Cal., South Dakota and now Illinois (if I remembered them all....thanks to the USAF) and been around people from all over the world....and I've heard both...
...big, huge sad tears in empathy for someone else
AND
....fake tears, usually referring to a child trying to gain sympathy....Stuff like this is fascinating.
Posted by wildcard on November 18, 2005, at 21:16:25
In reply to Re:Thanks, Wildcard!! (nm) » wildcard, posted by lynn971 on November 18, 2005, at 18:08:40
All of you are in my thoughts so you are never alone. ((((BIG HUGS))) And a saying on my fridge~When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on...
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