Today's moment of irony: "Amish Madoff"

[dusred]

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/201 ... -investors


I'm actually pretty sad for those who got ripped off but, I'm a little confused. The Amish decided to not change with the times so that they would remain independent and be immune from economic and social changes. . . right?

Now a significant number of them have lost their retirement money.

Ironic isn't it? I thought so.

[sbird1]

Amish people are allowed to invest? Were his investors Amish or just the accused? How was he investing the money? Sending his requests in via USPS? I is confussed.

[RobPaulson]

kinda like when you got 10000 spoons, and all you need is a knife.

[AppleBonker]

i·ro·ny
1    /ˈaɪrəni, ˈaɪər-/ [ahy-ruh-nee, ahy-er-]
–noun, plural -nies.
1. the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.

Nope, I don't find it ironic.

[RobPaulson]

Nope, I don't find it ironic.

Dontcha think?

[dusred]

http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ironically

Irony:
Adverb
* S: (adv) ironically (contrary to plan or expectation) "ironically, he ended up losing money under his own plan"

Hate to inform you, Bonkers, but there are multiple meanings for the word irony.

[AppleBonker]

Ah, so any investment that loses money is ironic (contrary to plan or expectation - by your definition) since people don't plan on losing money when they invest? Got it. Or, for that matter, anything bad that happens to anyone anywhere is ironic (unless, of course, they were planning on the negative action happening).

[RobPaulson]

Ah, so any investment that loses money is ironic (contrary to plan or expectation - by your definition) since people don't plan on losing money when they invest? Got it. Or, for that matter, anything bad that happens to anyone anywhere is ironic (unless, of course, they were planning on the negative action happening).

so... it's kind of like...

RRAAAAAIIINNNNNN ON YOUR WEDDING DAYY!!!

[dusred]

It's ironic because they're Amish, people who are opposed to any change since the 1700's. . . you know, back when there wasn't such a thing as retirement but when people worked til they died and handed everything down to the next generation who did the same thing over and over. The thought of them stockpiling and investing money to retire on the way us modern people do is a little amusing (they're opposed to change, right?).

edit-

another thought - the entire reason they do what they do, and live the way they live is to make so this s*** doesn't happen - that's why it's ironic.

[AppleBonker]

the entire reason they do what they do, and live the way they live is to make so this s*** doesn't happen - that's why it's ironic.

That would be ironic. However, I believe that the Amish do what they do to remain humble. In fact, the only reason they would've had to invest is that they still need to be somewhat integrated into society (healthcare/etc). They have no interest in acquiring wealth or possessions. Unfortunately they have to conform somewhat in order to survive. So I would say it's actually more unfortunate that society places this burden on them and restricts them from living in the way they seem fit.

[dusred]

I think it's terrible what's happened and hope they can recover.

[Encryptshun]

This thread needs more Weird Al:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOfZLb33uCg[/youtube]

[Urabus GodofTraction]

Another s*** thread title.

I hope your self-esteem is sufficiently damaged.

[dusred]

Another s*** thread title.

I hope your self-esteem is sufficiently damaged.

Next time I want your opinion I'll put two quarters in, mmkay?

[Urabus GodofTraction]

Another s*** thread title.

I hope your self-esteem is sufficiently damaged.

Next time I want your opinion I'll put two quarters in, mmkay?

Keep putting quarters in, maybe you'll grow some pubes.

[dusred]

Maybe I'll grow up to be an ***hole like you.

[Jesda]

kinda like when you got 10000 spoons, and all you need is a knife.

This got a good, hearty chuckle out of me.

[Urabus GodofTraction]

Maybe I'll grow up to be an ***hole like you.

That is not how that movie ended.

[Red coupe]

Ah, so any investment that loses money is ironic (contrary to plan or expectation - by your definition) since people don't plan on losing money when they invest? Got it. Or, for that matter, anything bad that happens to anyone anywhere is ironic (unless, of course, they were planning on the negative action happening).

so... it's kind of like...

RRAAAAAIIINNNNNN ON YOUR WEDDING DAYY!!!

In all honesty I find it to be more like a free ride, when you have already paid.

[RCA]

I came here to inject Atlanis Morsset lyrics but...
yeah...