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this video Envy is a form of flattery, when I am envious of someone I tell them so! It seems to get it off my chest. Everyone I've ever said it to takes it as a compliment.
Homer Simpson on Jealousy and Envy
717K views · Nov 27, 2014 · 0:17 · 0 HN recommenders · 3 mentions · discussed 2014–2020
A short Simpsons clip in which Homer distinguishes between jealousy and envy.
Why Hacker News points people here: Only used as a joke when threads about envy or jealousy come up.
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“Homer Simpson and I are both pretty sure it is indeed envy, not jealousy.”
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> Pretty sure what you're describing is jealousy and not envy. Homer Simpson and I are both pretty sure it is indeed envy, not jealousy. this video
“As Homer Simpson noted^, jealousy and envy mean different things.”
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As Homer Simpson noted^, jealousy and envy mean different things. If you're jealous, you're worried someone will take something away from you, whereas an envious person just wants to get other people's success for themself. ^ this video