When you scratch a cynic...

...you find a disappointed idealist.

Thoughts?

@fmf said
...you find a disappointed idealist.

Thoughts?

I scratched a cynical friend's head and he had no idea why I did it. 😲

@fmf said
...you find a disappointed idealist.

in many cases, correct
in other cases, only close
but if i analyse vigorously
i get exceedingly verbose

the itch is further down


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@fmf said
...you find a disappointed idealist.

Thoughts?

Not necessarily, people can grow up as cynics, I have met some at school.

@Ponderable
A cynic is an unhappy person, of that I'm sure.

@torunn said
@Ponderable
A cynic is an unhappy person, of that I'm sure.

Cynics normally are. A happy person would just make fun of things...

@torunn said
@Ponderable
A cynic is an unhappy person, of that I'm sure.

I'm not sure I agree. Well, not entirely, anyway. I think it's possible to be cynical in general - to believe that the average person you encounter is looking out for himself first, and is only being pleasant because it is easier than the alternative - but also believe that for all of us, there are a few exceptions who really do love you and whom you really love. Such people may be happy despite that general cynicism, because for them the few exceptions are enough.