Euphemisms

Here's a 3-minute video of a bunch of people chortling. Now, I don't know how you use that word, but it somehow makes me think of the sort of laugh that predators do, when they reflect of having got something for nothing. Listen to the way someone laughs when they've come upon some new business opportunity to get rich quick. That's chortling.

Here's the video. (Good thing Google bought YouTube, 'cause it's way better.)

Anyway, notice the use of euphemisms throughout, assuming you're familiar with the subject matter.

(Beck)

Comments

[John Venlet]

Rich, watched that vid earlier via Billy. I think you're using the word "chortling" in exactly the correct context.

[Oko_ne]

Sounds downright unconstitutional....
the video that eeeaaahhs....

[James Pruitt]

When the "Honorable" (laugh) Mr. Byrd says he rolled up his sleeves to do the work in Congress, all I could help but think was "...more like pulled on the rubber gloves and commanded the people bend over again!".

Disgusts me to think I grew up in that shithole state... they idolize that former KKK grand wizard there.

[Richard Nikoley]

He brings home the "goodies," which, of course, is just another euphemism.

[Priestly Goth]

Its baffeling and erie.
I almost can't believe it was video taped. The implications are dishartening to say the least.