nonnoisseur (noun): non + connoisseur = one who is devoid of expertise in a variety of categories; an individual who is an expert at nothing yet still inspires/expects/is afforded a certain level of regard; the nonnoisseur may not even be aware of these shortcomings.
For a fictional example, see Michael Scott, the most clueless boss ever on The Office. Real-life nonnoisseurs seem to include a distressing number of celebrities. Examples abound but for careful analysis one may see most of the competitors on The Celebrity Apprentice. Or sadly, see also a variety of historical leaders.
oh dear, i think i could fit into the nonnoisseur category at times. but now that i'm aware of it, i'll try to avoid it in the future. i don't want to remind anyone of paris hilton.
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ReplyDeleteAKA charmelatan. Charm + Charlatan.
ReplyDeleteMichael Scott is the perfect example, yes. Sad to see him go. What about Cliff Claven?
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you've heard the following saying or not but here it is anyway "Jack of all trades, master of none" :-).
ReplyDeleteThis made me think of me and multi-tasking which is {according to she-who-must-be-obeyed} the art of screwing many things up at the same time.
ReplyDeleteLove the Michael Scott example. I would say the majority of the talking heads that pass for journalists these days are nonnoisseurs.
ReplyDeleteAm I the only one now craving non-dairy fromage?
ReplyDeleteI like to think of myself as a hockey Nonnoisseur.
ReplyDeleteGO HABS GO.
This is so me... Is this good or bad?
ReplyDelete@Sherilin I could too. Paris Hilton is a good example of what happens when you combine a lack of humility with a nonnoisseur.
ReplyDelete@AC Clever.
@Chelle Nice work.
@Cheeseboy Cliff Claven? Exactly.
@Windsmoke That works.
@Alistair I can relate.
@Tim You're probably right.
@Elly Ha!
@KevD Don't worry. Your enthusiasm for the Habs might trump your lack of skills.
@Missy I think most of us feel like nonnoisseurs in a variety of ways but I think it's only bad if you're an asshole about it.
dbs, took awhile, but I finally gave you a thank you for talking me into this "dorky fun". Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLOVED this. Adding it to my lexicon.
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