this post was submitted on 17 Nov 2024
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I hear it's the victors that decide what history is. Thus, by making up history, I am a victor.

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[–] dgriffith@aussie.zone 2 points 5 hours ago

Is this a variation on l'esprit de l'escalier, where instead of the perfect comeback you simply make up a set of events after the fact that put you in the best light? 🤔

[–] Boinkage@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

If A then B =/= If B then A

[–] allo@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 hours ago
[–] INHALE_VEGETABLES@aussie.zone 2 points 8 hours ago

To the victor goes the spoils! Well I supposed I do smell quite spoiled, don't I?

[–] SurfinBird@lemmy.ca 5 points 10 hours ago

Hi Victor, I’m dad

[–] Jeeve65@ttrpg.network 5 points 10 hours ago (2 children)
[–] Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 2 points 10 hours ago

Hmm… I think that’s related, but not quite what we’re looking for here. Maybe this one would work better.

[–] allo@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago

according to the history I just made up, I did already

[–] medusa@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 hours ago

What's your vector, Victor?