California schadenfreude is the dislike of the state and a hope for bad things to happen to it, often due to resentment towards its perceived ideal culture. This feeling can be directed towards natural disasters or the divide between Northern and Southern California. It is rarely a serious wish and stems from mild dissatisfaction with […]
Schadenfreude, a German compound word meaning “joy in harm,” is often the basis of humor and entertainment. It can have negative connotations, but is also a form of perverse justice and karmic revenge. However, it can also reinforce prejudices when applied to broader social problems. There are some German words and phrases used in the […]
