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19. Fremdschmen: it's a German word meaning "external shame," where you see someone in an embarrassing situation and

Tue Apr 2, 2024, 11:01 AM

Apr 2024

feel the embarrassment vicariously, sort of the opposite of schadenfreude.

Then add in "but their too stupid to realize their own embarrassment."

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Pic Of The Moment: So House Republicans Want To Rename Dulles Airport After Trump, Huh? [View all] EarlG Apr 2024 OP

I've got an idea. liberalgunwilltravel Apr 2024 #1

Rename a federal penitentiary after his fat orange ass. rubbersole Apr 2024 #2

I'd propose using John Oliver's idea and naming a sewage treatment plant after him. Initech Apr 2024 #18

Only problem with that is sewage plants BlueKota Apr 2024 #25

Or a toxic waste dump. Dave Bowman Apr 2024 #57

Try saying that three times fast! Hugin Apr 2024 #3

I'll still call it Dulles greatauntoftriplets Apr 2024 #4

Exactly. You never hear locals call National "Reagan." Nt spooky3 Apr 2024 #20

As do I! BlueMTexpat Apr 2024 #63

Another smooth landing at Trump International... Tommy Carcetti Apr 2024 #5

I vote for renaming Reagan airport although thinking people call it DCA already. twodogsbarking Apr 2024 #6

I was based at DCA for most of my airline career. I was there when the name was changed. Bo Zarts Apr 2024 #14

Earl G. you forgot proven Russian stooge too. Botany Apr 2024 #7

Wasn't yesterday April Fools Day? Emile Apr 2024 #8

The only place Trump's name should be displayed is at a sewage treatment plant DFW Apr 2024 #9

If Republicans insist, I guess we could compromise on naming spooky3 Apr 2024 #21

My bathroom toilet is already named for him: lastlib Apr 2024 #47

Ouch, I had way too many burritos... Dave Bowman Apr 2024 #58

Exactly. Diamond_Dog Apr 2024 #32

Customers will be required to wear MAGA caps, golden shoes, and sing Don Save America Ping Tung Apr 2024 #10

Loser's Luftwaffe Landing Lot Jrose Apr 2024 #11

Granted, a lot of airports have been named due to their location, famous person, etc. tornado34jh Apr 2024 #12

Change the 3 digit code to SHT RainCaster Apr 2024 #13

Are POO and ASS taken? Initech Apr 2024 #30

Or GFY jmowreader Apr 2024 #65

No thanks. I still use National for DCA instead of saying Reagan IronLionZion Apr 2024 #15

I remember 1981 all too well IzzaNuDay Apr 2024 #55

i mean, the dulles bros were pieces of shit, so it sorta makes sense. mopinko Apr 2024 #16

The Dulles brothers are responsible for why Iran is so screwed up today IronLionZion Apr 2024 #56

Whoa, that is really pathetic! PatSeg Apr 2024 #17

Fremdschmen: it's a German word meaning "external shame," where you see someone in an embarrassing situation and TeamProg Apr 2024 #19

Complexes as large as IAD usually have their own sewer treatment plant SpankMe Apr 2024 #22

There is ONE thing I very much want to see with TRAITOR**'s name niyad Apr 2024 #23

me too. FalloutShelter Apr 2024 #31

A headstone? Diamond_Dog Apr 2024 #33

'Dullard Airport" louis-t Apr 2024 #24

🏆 underpants Apr 2024 #35

Dotard International Conjuay Apr 2024 #42

"Dotard"....... lastlib Apr 2024 #48

The only place he should have something named after him is in Moscow! BlueKota Apr 2024 #26

On one condition.... Blue Owl Apr 2024 #27

The father of national security renamed for the guy who gives it all away bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #28

Someone must be really desperate to get that VP slot! Initech Apr 2024 #29

The only public facilities named after TFG should be dobleremolque Apr 2024 #34

Selling Bibles by the airport... underpants Apr 2024 #36

A fine grasp of the important issues of the day n/t Silent3 Apr 2024 #37

The only airports that should be named after Trump... Martin Eden Apr 2024 #38

I thought the rule was onethatcares Apr 2024 #39

Yep. Must be dead first and new rule: If convicted posthumously name is dropped. GreenWave Apr 2024 #59

Introduce a competing bill naming it Obama National. JohnnyRingo Apr 2024 #40

He doesn't deserve.... SergeStorms Apr 2024 #41

Only if they bury him on a runway. Soon. marble falls Apr 2024 #43

to be fair I believe it is down to "88" indictiments FHRRK Apr 2024 #44

Priceless! Another worthless time waster from repugs. Whole thread a Duzy. txwhitedove Apr 2024 #45

Exactly! Is this what they're spending their time and energy doing? Deuxcents Apr 2024 #51

Everything TFG touches, dies. That's not good for an airport. dmr Apr 2024 #46

snork. what ever happened to ron raygun airport. AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 #49

It's already named after Allen Dulles, dumb@$$e$ ... aggiesal Apr 2024 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author trusty elf Apr 2024 #52

oh my Roc2020 Apr 2024 #53

I wouldn't mind seeing his name on a tombstone. tclambert Apr 2024 #54

I presume "sucking up to Trump" is the whole point of this, right? ShazzieB Apr 2024 #60

best meme ever... WarGamer Apr 2024 #61

GOP Trump Regime CarolinaNC Apr 2024 #62

When pigs fly! William769 Apr 2024 #64

Destined for bankruptcy. C Moon Apr 2024 #66

Smelvis International Airport 😂 GoodRaisin Apr 2024 #67