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Lunacy Explained [Jun. 21st, 2006|04:08 pm] How did I get this nickname "Lunatic Fringe". It came to me from books and articles that I have read. The concept that was floating in my mind was that very little separates the sane people and supposedly insane people. I believe it was the movie "Speed" featuring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock and Dennis Hopper when Hopper's character, a deranged bomber who planted a bomb (duh?) in the bus which would be triggered when the speed goes below 50 mph. He mentioned something to the effect that he is not crazy, but what's crazy is working for 30 years and all they give you is a cheap watch and kick you out. Merriam-Webster is instructive in that Main Entry: lu·na·cy Pronunciation: 'lü-n&-sE Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -cies Etymology: lunatic 1 : any of various forms of insanity: as a : intermittent insanity once believed to be related to phases of the moon b : insanity amounting to lack of capacity or of responsibility in the eyes of the law 2 : wild foolishness : extravagant folly 3 : a foolish act Hence, the lunatic in me gets to come out to play on occasion exploring about the funny, sad and at times ludicrous journey we call life! link post comment

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