May 21, 2004
Best Commencement Address of the Year
Posted by Michael Arnzen at 16:36 in FYI.
"We declared war on terror. We declared war on terror—it’s not even a noun, so, good luck. After we defeat it, I’m sure we’ll take on that bastard ennui." --
John Stewart's commencement address at William & Mary College
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Congratulations to all the graduates.
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"'N' is for Neville, who died of ennui." Damned ennui. We should remember Neville. You're either with us, or ennui. You can't just sit around and do nothing, or you are aiding ennui. If ennui wins, the world loses.
Posted by Aaron Bennett at 18:44 on May 24, 2004. #
Spoilsports have pointed out that "terror" *is* a noun, though not a proper noun. Other than that, it's a marvelous speech.
Posted by Arthur D. Hlavaty at 19:42 on June 1, 2004. #
No sugarcoating. I love this guy.