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Re: The End of the ISD - An illustrated Star Wars Story
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lugnet.off-topic.fun
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Tue, 15 Feb 2005 20:54:53 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Rob Hendrix wrote:
> Human:
> http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=human
>
> Noun -
>
> 1. A member of the genus Homo and especially of the species H.
> sapiens.
> 2. A person: the extraordinary humans who explored Antarctica.
>
> Adjective -
> 1.. Of, relating to, or characteristic of humans: the course of human
> events; the human race.
> 2.. Having or showing those positive aspects of nature and character
> regarded as distinguishing humans from other animals: an act of human
> kindness.
> 3.. Subject to or indicative of the weaknesses, imperfections, and
> fragility associated with humans: a mistake that shows he's only human;
> human frailty.
> 4.. Having the form of a human.
> 5.. Made up of humans: formed a human bridge across the ice.
> Homo sapiens:
> http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=Homo%20sapiens
>
> Noun -
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> The modern species of humans, the only extant species of the primate
> family
> Hominidae.
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> Personally I think "human" would specifically only be used when referring to
> homo sapiens who's race originated on Earth. Humans are also known as
> Earthlings, and sometimes meatbags(1).
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> Rob
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> 1) Meatbag:
> http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=meatbag&r=f
> Noun -
> A derogatory word for a human, usually used by a robot.
Okay, so I guess I deserved a taste of my own medicine ;-) But like I said, I
was referring *specifically* to the SW line, and I guess I should have clarifed
that when I used the word 'human' I did'nt mean it in the biological sense, but
leaning more towards the philosophical, like having ABSTRACT human-like
qualities?
Legoswami Samarth
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