pathetic hilarity

"that's hilarious." that was about all i could muster. to think that some people could be concerned with words that no one, with the possible exception of a few close friends, would ever see. still, though, he was made aware a continued affiliation with this guy might present a barrier to future opportunities that might come his way. "hilarious," however, rather quickly gave way to "pathetic." pathetic that strongarm tactics seem to be the primary option. pathetic that self-criticism seems not to be an option. pathetic that critique is only valid if it goes in one direction. pathetic that questioning anything else is not valid. pathetic that friends must say such things to one another. hilarious. pathetic. welcome to my world.