It's all Greek to me

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Published: 10 Feb 2013 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a hunter from Thespiae who was renowned for his beauty. He was so fine and fabulous because, after all, he was the offspring of a river god and a nymph. This also means he had a god-like complex and made love like a bunny.

Narcissus was also quite the diva. He disdained those who adored him and thumbed his nose at those who did not appreciate him. He was simply too cool for school.

One day Narcissus was sitting by a pool, no doubt combing his hair and singing sweet melodies along with the birds and bees. By chance or by treachery of some scorned deity, he happened upon his own reflection in the pool and gasped, "By Zeus, I put the izzle in the shizzle!" For those unfamiliar with urban hip hop lingo, it means "By Jesus, I put the -some in handsome!" Instantly he fell in love with himself, even more so than before.

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jacksprat
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Discussion 6 : 10 Feb 2013 at 08.596
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Voranai, next write about the word "sociopath".
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Discussion 5 : 10 Feb 2013 at 08.385
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Lovely stuff, K.Voranai.
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nui
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Discussion 4 : 10 Feb 2013 at 07.194
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It is time for Khun Voranai to write a book . Call it " Thailand - A society in decay " same as one of your last comments . Then submit to all schools and parents in Thailand. But I fear, it is already too late. And I guess, Khun Voranai is already too frustrated about the development in Thailand or the government will sue him for his opinions. I have been living here for the last 19 years and I am sure now, that this country is going down.
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Discussion 3 : 10 Feb 2013 at 06.343
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Has somebody upset you Voranai?
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Discussion 2 : 10 Feb 2013 at 05.272
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A Bold Summation Khun Voranai!
A great aggregate of life in Thailand as it exists today!
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Discussion 1 : 10 Feb 2013 at 02.281
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Even the term conveys a kind of narcissism. Narcissus is such a beautiful name although. The funny part is he fell in his own reflection.
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