So, I've started watching this really random cartoon, which is weird because (a) I don't really have a conventional sense of humor, so I'm not even a fan of hip stuff like Family Guy and (b) I don't like science fiction/superhero themes and many, many cartoons (including this one) focus on these. But this one is a parody on Jonny Quest, which was one of my childhood favorites, so it works for me.
Anyway, the show concerns itself with "good" guys and the villains they fight. And one of the terms they've coined is "arching", which is basically targeting and attacking your arch enemy. At one point, the main villain is forbidden (by the villian union??) to "arch" the protagonist (I really can't say good guy again with a straight face) of the show. And the main villain HATES it. Because there's nothing he loves more than to torment his rival. So much so, that he doesn't ever want to REALLY defeat him because then life's meaning would be gone.
For whatever reason, I'm fascinated by this theme. The rules of engagement (as defined in the cartoon) are about getting one up on one's nemesis without causing any real damage. And I'm not sure I've ever seen this in real life. Maybe it's because I missed out on this type of thing when I was in college. (I never cared for football, so the whole rivalry thing just didn't happen for me. ) And I'm curious if this type of relationship exists in the adult world. I guess in the agency world, you've got the tension between the account people and the creatives. But it doesn't feel like "arching" to me.
Anyone out there have a great rivalry going? I'd love to hear some good "arching" stories.
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I feel like insurance companies do it all the time when reimbursement to the payee should be clearcut.
Great word, "arching." Thanks for sharing it.
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