On 26/09/2007, Monahon, Peter B.
<Peter.Monahon(a)uspto.gov> wrote:
I believe that the word "boredom" first
entered our vocabulary in the
mid 1800s - quite recently, culture versus evolution wise. Apparently,
before that, people generally found things to do with themselves.
Now, we don't have time for anyone who doesn't entertain us!
'May you lead an interesting life' is considered a curse.
I envy bored people.
Your contribution to our happiness is to bore us with your repetitive
drivel, is it?