When someone believes something is genius, word or phrase to describe it in an idiotic way.
Was it a phrase like “cognitive dissonance” that was originally about internal conflict?
What word or phrase might be used in Sally’s rationalization below? Bob: “Joe is
foolish. Is it ever possible to solve an addiction? Sally:
“It’s true. It will work. I have faith. I’ll go out and see everybody where I go.” If you live in a dark house, its too dim to see the genius behind it. What is your view after reading about Joe’s plan? Is
Joe’s plan really that good? Maybe Sally is dating Joe. She doesn’t want to acknowledge Joe’s mistake.
(a) method to one’s) madness TFD
A specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.
AS in:
Sally: “It will work. I have fun. It will bring you joy. There is way to madness. There isn’t a method. What did you think about Joe Sexton’s new plan of killing a girl? “‘Life
is short and definite” I don’t think I would be punished to die “”
(a) method to one’s) madness TFD
A specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.
AS in:
Sally: “It will work. I have fun. It will bring you joy. There is way to madness. There isn’t a method. What did you think about Joe Sexton’s new plan of killing a girl? “‘Life
is short and definite” I don’t think I would be punished to die “”
(a) method to one’s) madness TFD
A specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.
AS in:
Sally: “It will work. I have fun. It will bring you joy. There is way to madness. There isn’t a method. What did you think about Joe Sexton’s new plan of killing a girl? “‘Life
is short and definite” I don’t think I would be punished to die “”
(a) method to one’s) madness TFD
A specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.
AS in:
Sally: “It will work. I have fun. It will bring you joy. There is way to madness. There isn’t a method. What did you think about Joe Sexton’s new plan of killing a girl? “‘Life
is short and definite” I don’t think I would be punished to die “”
(a) method to one’s) madness TFD
A specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.
AS in:
Sally: “It will work. I have fun. It will bring you joy. There is way to madness. There isn’t a method. What did you think about Joe Sexton’s new plan of killing a girl? “‘Life
is short and definite” I don’t think I would be punished to die “”
(a) method to one’s) madness TFD
A specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.
AS in:
Sally: “It will work. I have fun. It will bring you joy. There is way to madness. There isn’t a method. What did you think about Joe Sexton’s new plan of killing a girl? “‘Life
is short and definite” I don’t think I would be punished to die “”
(a) method to one’s) madness TFD
A specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.
AS in:
Sally: “It will work. I have fun. It will bring you joy. There is way to madness. There isn’t a method. What did you think about Joe Sexton’s new plan of killing a girl? “‘Life
is short and definite” I don’t think I would be punished to die “”
(a) method to one’s) madness TFD
A specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.
AS in:
Sally: “It will work. I have fun. It will bring you joy. There is way to madness. There isn’t a method. What did you think about Joe Sexton’s new plan of killing a girl? “‘Life
is short and definite” I don’t think I would be punished to die “”
(a) method to one’s) madness TFD
A specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.
AS in:
Sally: “It will work. I have fun. It will bring you joy. There is way to madness. There isn’t a method. What did you think about Joe Sexton’s new plan of killing a girl? “‘Life
is short and definite” I don’t think I would be punished to die “”
(a) method to one’s) madness TFD
A specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.
AS in:
Sally: “It will work. I have fun. It will bring you joy. There is way to madness. There isn’t a method. What did you think about Joe Sexton’s new plan of killing a girl? “‘Life
is short and definite” I don’t think I would be punished to die “”