This morning, on the news clips, Tony Blair was saying, "As we see by the masquerade . . .". He was talking about yesterday's killing of Sadaam's sons. Here on USA's Gulf Coast, a masquerade is a Mardi Gras term meaning to dress in a costume usually with a face mask. What do you "real" English-speaking folk mean when you use "masquerade"? I thank you kindly for explaining. Polly
Well, I'm not "real" English-speaker as I'm a Finn, but my Oxford English minidictionary says this: masquerade: false show orpretence - pretend to be what one is not.
Johanna
That's true, but it's also used to refer to a situation in which people are claiming to be something they are not, or in some way hiding the truth. So you might talk about George Bush masquerading as a democratically elected president, or Tony Blair masquerading as a socialist.
In article , julia sidebottom writes
"Mel Rimmer" So you might talk about George Bush masquerading as a
You speak the whole truth, Mel!
No flames here...
IDS should use time that Tony is out of the country to work his magic. (IDS is a very pleasant chap actually, met him last year).
Charlie.
Yes, But HE's got no idea what Tony is talking about either!
Is there a man standing behind him with his hand up Tonys back? He might know what he is saying . A lot of polititions have them... Diana
wot? he wear a toupee and a false mosutache-cum-glasses with enormous eye brows ? well, I never
Krysia K.T. - starannie opakowana
In article , MOIRA RIDDELL writes
Have to disagree with you there, Moira. Tony may have made very serious errors of judgement (time alone will tell) but I think he truly believes in what he does.
And I have absolutely NO difficulty in understanding him.
Who is IDS anyway? Never heard of him!
So has a shark!
That one may smile, and smile, and be a villain...
And one can be bland, bald and uninteresting and be an even greater one. Those who judge on appearances are to be pitied - even if they think that IDS person has "magic."
Masquerade is a term for a silly party-type stunt. It is usually ill thought out and executed, unnecessary and leaves the perpetrator looking foolish. "To" masquerade is to pretend to be something you are not, usually pompously
An example would be: "He was masquerading as a cab-driver, but he couldn't even find the way to my house." or "He went through the masquerade of kissing her, but you could see he didn't even like her."
That's my interpretation, anyway.
Nel (Gadget Queen) Sartor Resartus
Oh finally! Thank you, Nel. I really did want to understand what Tony Blair meant and nothing Mardi Gras seemed to fit the situation. The peek here at politics was fun and knowing how to find a dictionary without lifting 50 pounds is helpful but until you responded, I was still wondering. I appreciate your answer. Polly
????? tell more ;) do you know something I don't?? :))))
Krysia K.T. - starannie opakowana
Ian Duncan Smith
Suzie B
-- "From the internet connection under the pier" Southend, UK
aka the famous twins from Have I Got news For You
Anty K K.T. - starannie opakowana
In article , Paul & Suzie Beckwith writes
Who is Ian Duncan Smith? :-)
Incidentally, my spell checker does not accept the name "Duncan." It suggests I replace it with "Dunce."
Great idea!
Probably the same as the rest of the US does -- we don't have those fancy dress parties out here, so a masquerade is a show that is intended to fool someone. (You know, like when your kids have their school books open to make it look like they've been studying, when they've really been playing video games all evening. *grin*)
Actually, I have no idea I don't really follow politics or serious news headlines these days - its all doom and gloom and I'd rather be ignorant and happy...
Suzie B
-- "From the internet connection under the pier" Southend, UK
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