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What if you're a second-generation schaudenfreudist? I take pleasure in the pain of those that take pleasure in the pain of others.


I think that's called Schadenfreudefreude, or perhaps Schadenfreude^2


Reading ~german~ words in an en conversation always strikes me as interesting. That we brought you this fine word is kind of telling..


I think you just described my new life philosophy.




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