Something short and sweet for this busy week

[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

Zoilist - A person who takes joy in finding fault.

We have one of these at the theatre (VP of finance) and she is the most miserable person to work with. She complained once that the bathrooms were dirty. We got them cleaned and then she complained that they smelled too clean (?!?). Yeah, no fun at all...

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[fieryphoenix.livejournal.com]

I did a bit of digging and found that it descends from Zoilus, who made a name for himself for being obsessively critical of Homer, among other philosophers.

[prettygoodword.livejournal.com]

Ah, so a Greek name. Now the form makes a little more sense.

Thanks!!!

[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's terrific. It's nice to know there's some history behind it, too. It's just a shame that there's not a word than venerates Homer over idiots like him.

Re: Thanks!!!

[fieryphoenix.livejournal.com]

Well, there is homeric (https://www.dictionary.com/browse/homeric)!

Re: Thanks!!!

[spikesgirl58.livejournal.com]

Another tip of the hat to you! I'd never heard the word before now. :D