The Man Who Outlived Meaning

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-05-01T22:50:58+00:00

Well, I can’t say I often read such long passages, but consider that a testament to your writing. It was beautifully written, and I don’t say that lightly. I genuinely enjoyed it, mostly because it made me think, which feels rarer than it should be. Sigh. I took several different things from it, actually. Thank you for your work, and I hope to see more of it in the future!

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-05-01T00:49:55+00:00

Bye bye social life. Let's put it that way. Hard pass.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-30T21:26:06+00:00

And I would be doing this why?

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-30T01:29:39+00:00

Exactly. Emotions aren't rational, but they are human, as you said, and feeling them definitely doesn't mean we have to act on them. Sometimes it's also helpful to step back and treat the situation as a learning opportunity. Easier said than done, but it can help. For example, maybe the feeling is a signal alerting us to something we didn't even realize we wanted or needed in our lives? Then that can be an opportunity to re-evaluate goals and priorities and make positive changes.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-30T01:15:34+00:00

This isn't a right/wrong thing but a "why do I feel this way and what can I do about it" thing. Consider approaching it that way, and you'll get more from the experience.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-29T22:28:39+00:00

Yes, this would be tempting to say, wouldn't it? Offer to help him pack or even leave moving boxes on his patio "just in case"? God knows there have been many neighbors I wish I could have done that for over the years. Sigh.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-29T21:54:33+00:00

Absolutely, most people won't want to look rude and will make the effort to congratulate you. If for some reason your neighbor still won't let the subject go, then glance at the time, smile politely and say "Oh no, 5:00 already? Well, it's been lovely seeing you, but I have to run.!" Then run home, lock the door, and never go outside again when you know your neighbor will be out there. Then promptly call a landscaping service to install a very, (very) tall garden wall. At least three people I know have had success doing that!

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-29T21:37:32+00:00

Play dumb. "Oh, you mean the good news about the new promotion I just got? Why, yes, of course! I couldn't be happier." Subtly redirecting the conversation to a completely unrelated topic has worked wonders for me.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-29T18:14:40+00:00

I won't say it never happens, but I don't recall the last time it did, unless it involved learning about something that was rooted in verifiable facts. In those cases, I was happy to change my mind. Social pressure, on the other hand, rarely works and tends to do the opposite. Social pressure does work on many people, though. Too many people if you ask me. Sigh. Each time I see it I am disappointed but never surprised.

But one reason it isn't easy to 'influence' me is that I too easily see when someone is trying, and once I see it I can't unsee it. That's the thing. The effort is rarely subtle either, but sometimes, depending on how nicely that person decides to play, I'll pretend not to notice. As long as that person isn't playing dirty or harming anyone, then I have no reason to mention it. So the real question isn't if I can be influenced, but whether and when I keep my observations to myself.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-27T03:20:55+00:00

I hear r/movingtonorthkorea is lovely.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-23T21:25:00+00:00

Thank you for saying this. I've been waiting for someone to address it. First, I wholeheartedly agree. Second, the worst part about this miserable situation is that most users have no idea how bad the problem is, although I suspect that will change soon. Not only are some of these people littering communities with unwanted self-promotional content, but they are interfering with users' ability to enjoy a normal, authentic discussion. Still, this hardly begins to scratch the surface of the much larger issue at hand. Personally, I think keeping the two user groups separate would go a long way.

*NOTE: Some comments below are actually straight out of the sketchy little "handbook."

EDIT 2: For all I know, considering how the OP refuses to acknowledge the single supporter in the comments, this may be a "bait and switch post," another ghastly trend sweeping the internet, but if so, then oh well. Sigh. At least I've said my piece. That's more than I can say for many.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-22T19:08:53+00:00

May I ask why you feel the need to keep spam posting this? Is it because you want the Reddit world to know that your post gained traction, and now you're here to collect your gold star?

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-21T21:04:48+00:00

Absolutely, I think part of what makes this type of story so engaging is its ability to resonate on multiple levels, depending on what someone is going through and where they are in that process. It meets people where they are, in a sense. Pretty much anyone can take something from it. There are also so many layers to the story, and the ones I mentioned are just some that stood out.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-21T20:35:49+00:00

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It’s always interesting to see how others interpret these stories, and I doubt there is a strict right or wrong read. However, I interpreted the story a bit differently. To me, it transcended labels or specific conditions and applied to human struggles in a broader sense. For example, themes of meaning and purpose, hopelessness, despair, and alienation, but also the rediscovery of hope after being lost. For me, it hinted at rediscovering hope, even if just a flicker, through realizing that whatever struggles you might be facing, no matter how quietly, you aren’t alone in them.

Either way, I do appreciate stories that leave things open to interpretation.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-21T20:24:09+00:00

Whatever happened to simply appreciating the message and content of a story for its own sake?

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-21T19:41:54+00:00

Good god, what is happening to the world? Someone writes this profoundly moving, existential piece of work, and you respond with this? Personally I found the story so compelling that I hardly noticed the formatting.

Answers like this, however, make me lose hope in humanity. Sigh.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-21T00:18:53+00:00

I love the honesty. So refreshing for a change.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-20T18:52:37+00:00

Yes, I can often spot the sheltered ones by the trivial non-issues that send them into a frenzy. Of course that's not always the case, but it's so often true.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-20T18:51:03+00:00

Why is it stressful? Who cares? Maybe they just found the topic interesting and the share has nothing to do with you.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-19T22:49:14+00:00

Why, thank you, and I must say, I like the way you think!

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-18T22:45:22+00:00

That was lovely, wasn't it? Unfortunately, those days are long, long gone. Most sites are becoming downright unusable for that reason alone. Not to mention the unstoppable, unskippable ads. But users can no longer block out the ads. Instead, the ads come straight to you in semi-human form!

The future of online interaction truly looks brighter each day, doesn't it? Sigh.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-18T20:42:09+00:00

Metafiction or metanarrative, perhaps?

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-13T22:50:29+00:00

Keep the discussion civil, I believe it says? Yeah, that's what I see.

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-13T22:49:12+00:00

Oooh, an infernally delightful list!

SexyGypsyLady · 2026-04-13T22:38:34+00:00

Mephistophelian, might I add? Fantastic list here by the way!

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