unsinkable Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) Without googling, do you know the origin of the phrase, "Oh, the humanity"? I know where it is from and I've wondered if most people do since "oh, the kittenity" started being used here. I should also ask: Does reading oh, the kittenity make you cringe? A little? Not at all? I know it's a joke but a feel a bit guilty laughing at it. The kittenity part. Edited September 18, 2011 by unsinkable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) Kind of. It is one of those bits of useless knowledge I have stored in the back of my mind. But I couldn't pull it to the fore. I had to google it for a reminder. Then did the whole thing. Have you ever listened to a recording? Edited September 18, 2011 by Parrothead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) Kind of. It is one of those bits of useless knowledge I have stored in the back of my mind. But I couldn't pull it to the fore. I had to google it for a reminder. Then did the whole thing. You're a green smurf. I used to love you, but now... Not so much. WT-- happened to us??? :lol: Edited September 18, 2011 by unsinkable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Not sure if I should be embarrassed to admit this but I don't think I've ever heard the phrase! It's not ringing any bells anyway, so obviously I chose "Nope..." :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Without googling, do you know the origin of the phrase, "Oh, the humanity"? I know where it is from and I've wondered if most people do since "oh, the kittenity" started being used here. I should also ask: Does reading oh, the kittenity make you cringe? A little? Not at all? I know it's a joke but a feel a bit guilty laughing at it. The kittenity part. Yep! I know the origin. I haven't seen 'oh the kittenity' though. I probably wouldn't use it though. Just a personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Never heard of that phrase before (although I have heard of the event to which it referred, of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) I said, "oh the kittanity" and I knew where it came from. I do have a faulty "not ok" filter. I have had issues with it my whole life. *bag on head* But in fairness that has been used many many times in a humorous way. Edited September 18, 2011 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes. I can hear it right now actually. It made quite and impression on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 I said, "oh the kittanity" and I knew where it came from. I do have a faulty "not ok" filter. I have had issues with it my whole life. *bag on head* Hey! You're back. I was worried! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I voted no - I never knew the origin. Of course, as soon as I voted I was off to google. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 You're a green smurf. I used to love you, but now... Not so much. WT-- happened to us??? :lol: Of course I'm a green smurf. I've always been a green smurf. How could you not know that? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I believe I do. And I love this: http://puns.icanhascheezburger.com/2010/04/27/funny-pun-photos-fact-manatees-are-highly-combustible/ :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Hey! You're back. I was worried! :grouphug: That was a funny response to my post. :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 No, I did not know. I figured it had to do with something truly tragic. I googled. But my answer to the poll was, "No." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I should also ask: Does reading oh, the kittenity make you cringe? A little? Not at all? I know it's a joke but a feel a bit guilty laughing at it. The kittenity part. Not at all. I think the phrase has taken on a life of it's own beyond that initial use and is fair game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love HSing Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Kind of. It is one of those bits of useless knowledge I have stored in the back of my mind. But I couldn't pull it to the fore. I had to google it for a reminder. Then did the whole thing. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I just voted no. The result was (as of this very moment)....14 yeppers and 14 noppers. :001_smile: Dead even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I hear people say "Oh the Humanity" in a mildly sarcastic, tongue in cheek way (ala Seinfeld) as being roughly synonymous with "Oh, the horror!" I read "Oh the kittianity" the same way. I had forgotten the original reference beyond Seinfeld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes. I'm sure it was an appropriate response at the time even if it sounds a bit funny today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes, and it bothers me when people use it for other reasons, especially sarcastically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes, I know where it comes from. I think it was a bit of a strange response even at the time--not something you would say in a rational moment--but of course it wasn't a rational response at all. I feel like I should be bothered, maybe, but the fact is, the phrase has been used humorously for so long that I'm really not, unless I think about it. Probably I'm a postmodern failure, or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Using the phrase doesn't bother me any more than a drink named kamikaze, or the boogie-woogie flu. I mean, the flu kills thousands every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I guessed, I googled, and then I went to the Urban Dictionary to find out what Hindenburg was. The first meaning? :eek: Errrrrrrrrr....why???? People really do this???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeslieAnneLevine Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I hear people say "Oh the Humanity" in a mildly sarcastic, tongue in cheek way (ala Seinfeld) as being roughly synonymous with "Oh, the horror!" I read "Oh the kittianity" the same way. I had forgotten the original reference beyond Seinfeld. :lol: I immediately thought of Neuman saying it too, though I did vote yes on the poll because I knew the origin. That event is one my son has found very interesting. We watched a Mythbusters episode about it and read a book (from the You Wouldn't Want to Be... series) in which he was surprised to see the markings on the dirigible (I had written the "thing" but now I see the cat's out of the bag on this thread). He had thought it was American. I feel it's fine to use it in a humorous way. It doesn't seem to be in poor taste because it's not poking fun at the tragedy in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes, (because of where I live) but I had forgotten about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I heard the voice in my head (it goes nicely with the other ones up there now :tongue_smilie:), but couldn't remember the incident. So I googled, I would have never guessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I guessed, I googled, and then I went to the Urban Dictionary to find out what Hindenburg was. The first meaning? :eek: Errrrrrrrrr....why???? People really do this???? No, one does not go to Urban Dictionary to find out what the was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 My first thought was that the line was used in a dark, comedy movie in the eighties, but I knew it came from somewhere else before that, just couldn't put my finger on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I did, but only because we watched a video clip of the incident while studying the element in chemistry last year. So thank you WTM and Elemental Science:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 No, one does not go to Urban Dictionary to find out what the was. :lol: The link from the first article took me straight there. One click, and ... ... ... Your link is not going to take me to the graphic demonstration of the urban dictionary's first entry? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I was familiar with the recording where it apparently was first used but didn't realize that it wasn't a common phrase at the time (like it is today). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrachelle Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Umm, no. Did I flunk out of class? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I knew. When I was a preteen, we got a recording of several historic radio broadcasts--I think on one side of the *ahem* RECORD...lol...was the War of The Worlds broadcast, and on the other was the Hindenberg and some other famous new reports. It made an impression on me, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 No, I don't know. And even when I looked it up, I still don't know! I have never heard that phrase before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I said, "oh the kittanity" and I knew where it came from. I do have a faulty "not ok" filter. I have had issues with it my whole life. *bag on head* But in fairness that has been used many many times in a humorous way. Not at all. I think the phrase has taken on a life of it's own beyond that initial use and is fair game. :iagree: with both of these. I knew exactly where it came from, and I have used the funny version. But, my favorite book is a hilarious book about the apocalypse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes. So does my son. YouTube, I love you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I hear people say "Oh the Humanity" in a mildly sarcastic, tongue in cheek way (ala Seinfeld) as being roughly synonymous with "Oh, the horror!" I read "Oh the kittianity" the same way. I had forgotten the original reference beyond Seinfeld. I knew the original reference. But I was wondering how many would answer Veggie Tales in a multiple choice poll. I'm sure that Larry uses it at least once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I knew the original reference. But I was wondering how many would answer Veggie Tales in a multiple choice poll. I'm sure that Larry uses it at least once. IIRC, he says it in Big River Adventure, which is A's current play-this-movie-until-Mommy-hides-it favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 :iagree: with both of these.I knew exactly where it came from, and I have used the funny version. But, my favorite book is a hilarious book about the apocalypse. Do tell! It had not occurred to me Anne Frank's situation could have me doubled over with laughter, but I know better now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1s4fj-5zlk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 No idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yep, I knew. Mrs.Mungo--Good Omens by Gaiman and Pratchett perchance? If not, you should try it. Being that you are an afficionado of Apocalypse humor and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yep, I knew. Mrs.Mungo--Good Omens by Gaiman and Pratchett perchance? If not, you should try it. Being that you are an afficionado of Apocalypse humor and all. That's what I assumed! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 That's what I assumed! :D How many funny Apocalypse books can there be? If another one does exist, I want to know about it!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes, I know. Now that I voted and posted, I'll go back and read the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I hate seeing phrases like "dead kittens" because I've had not good experiences involving dead kittens and I just would rather not see it. Plus, it's sort of cutesy and annoying, IMHO. I do know the origin "Oh the humanity" - I showed the video to my chemistry kids last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yep, I knew. Mrs.Mungo--Good Omens by Gaiman and Pratchett perchance? If not, you should try it. Being that you are an afficionado of Apocalypse humor and all. That's the one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes, I knew. The "Oh, the kittanity!" parody doesn't bother me, though. Maybe it would if it referenced something closer to home, such as 9-11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Yes, I knew. The "Oh, the kittanity!" parody doesn't bother me, though. Maybe it would if it referenced something closer to home, such as 9-11. :iagree: I knew and it doesn't bother me to see kittanity. It is such a generic statement, even though it is in reference to one event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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