conviction n :  1.  the laziness of never second-guessing oneself  2. the luxurious convenience of knowing the answer before even beginning the investigation

          *NOTE:  Nietzsche defines conviction as being a greater enemy of truth than a lie.

 

melancholy n :  1. the emotional equivalent to masturbation  2. over-indulgent angst, like dark chocolate for the soul  3. an exhibitional form of sadness requiring an audience

political correctness n :  the superstitious notion that constantly renaming various nouns and diluting their meanings is a sign of respect towards the subject, the practice of which appeases various invisible conflict, tension, and embarrassment deities which, according to this dogma, should be feared above death and personal violence