This Hemingway quote from his 1936 story "On the Blue Water" highlights the extreme, addictive thrill of high-stakes conflict, suggesting that hunting armed, dangerous men creates a rush unmatched by any other experience. It emphasizes a "prey vs. hunter" mindset often cited in military or law enforcement contexts to describe the intense adrenaline of tracking dangerous targets.
Key interpretations of the quote include:
Adrenaline and Addiction: It portrays the hunt as a dangerous, intoxicating pursuit that makes normal life seem mundane by comparison.
The Nature of Danger: The phrase "armed men" suggests a fair, deadly fight, rather than simply killing, emphasizing the danger to the hunter himself.
The quote originates from a description of a Cuban fisherman tracking fishermen-thieves, comparing the adrenaline of that chase to the "highest" form of hunting.
A friend of mine was a USMC Sniper in Viet Nam and retired. He was a hunter going in but coming out all the amimals were safe... His view of humans was a little critical to say the least.
He learned that the hard way.
Yes..
Explain.
This Hemingway quote from his 1936 story "On the Blue Water" highlights the extreme, addictive thrill of high-stakes conflict, suggesting that hunting armed, dangerous men creates a rush unmatched by any other experience. It emphasizes a "prey vs. hunter" mindset often cited in military or law enforcement contexts to describe the intense adrenaline of tracking dangerous targets.
Key interpretations of the quote include:
Adrenaline and Addiction: It portrays the hunt as a dangerous, intoxicating pursuit that makes normal life seem mundane by comparison.
The Nature of Danger: The phrase "armed men" suggests a fair, deadly fight, rather than simply killing, emphasizing the danger to the hunter himself.
The quote originates from a description of a Cuban fisherman tracking fishermen-thieves, comparing the adrenaline of that chase to the "highest" form of hunting.
Ahhh so the great game.
He served in WWI.
“It is well that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it.”
Robert E. Lee
Yes.
A friend of mine was a USMC Sniper in Viet Nam and retired. He was a hunter going in but coming out all the amimals were safe... His view of humans was a little critical to say the least.
I have heard some really disturbing things about the siege of Sarajevo and how the elites were flown in to snipe at humans.
Oh my...I haven't heard that, but sorry to say I would not be surprised...💔🤬
I've heard of that often...reminds me of The Deerhunter..
I am expecting this clip will be followed by the release of a new video game - Counter Strike: Iran !
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Trump may have the taste for it
I wouldn't want to raise raise his ire...
Alas, for some it's naked kids