Arty Farty
There seems to be a difference between the two.
People who do not claim to be Arty, but by dint of popular demand, are bestowed this illustrious title, are those who are gracious, despite their prodigious knowledge on the subject matter at hand.
Not only do their peers label them as arty, these fellows are gracious and not show-offy. They do not brag, talk a lot nor go out of their way to impress. Just good, clear-headed sensible-mindedness when talking about their pet topic(s) (not just necessarily limited to art and culture), without alienating others or making others feel small.
People who rush forward, without any apparent external goading to do so, to seize the crown of the realm of Appreciators of All Things Artistic, and put it upon their heads, are generally talkative and braggy. They also claim to be Arty, although whether their peers think likewise, is of course, quite another question altogether.
Not only are their peers divided about their "artistic-ness", these fellows are generally not gracious and love to show off. Most things that come out of their mouths are either foul, distasteful or tiresome. Unfortunately, the said topics are mentioned in the hope of making them sound knowledgeable. Just plain old-fashioned arrogance when talking about their pet topic(s) (not just necessarily limited to art and culture), that tend to alienate others or make others feel tinier than a squirming worm.
They would be better off labelled as Farties. Nothing much except they are full of hot air, and foul to boot.
People who do not claim to be Arty, but by dint of popular demand, are bestowed this illustrious title, are those who are gracious, despite their prodigious knowledge on the subject matter at hand.
Not only do their peers label them as arty, these fellows are gracious and not show-offy. They do not brag, talk a lot nor go out of their way to impress. Just good, clear-headed sensible-mindedness when talking about their pet topic(s) (not just necessarily limited to art and culture), without alienating others or making others feel small.
People who rush forward, without any apparent external goading to do so, to seize the crown of the realm of Appreciators of All Things Artistic, and put it upon their heads, are generally talkative and braggy. They also claim to be Arty, although whether their peers think likewise, is of course, quite another question altogether.
Not only are their peers divided about their "artistic-ness", these fellows are generally not gracious and love to show off. Most things that come out of their mouths are either foul, distasteful or tiresome. Unfortunately, the said topics are mentioned in the hope of making them sound knowledgeable. Just plain old-fashioned arrogance when talking about their pet topic(s) (not just necessarily limited to art and culture), that tend to alienate others or make others feel tinier than a squirming worm.
They would be better off labelled as Farties. Nothing much except they are full of hot air, and foul to boot.
posted by Leng @ 6:34 PM
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