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Rip van winkle
RIP VAN WINKLE

Definition: A person who is surprised how much the world has changed over a period of time.
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* All six elements would be in.


1. Person is conscious and present, on earth, throughout the period that the changes are occurring.

2. Surprise is from the extent or measure - being the extreme of the level of changes expected, predicted or hoped for. That is, impact of change was never imagined.

3. No one shows appreciation of his/her being shocked - gets no support, encouragement, cooperation, hearing, etc. That is, person is virtually on his or her own. (Connect to #5.)

4. Stupefaction does not allow for a study or full understanding of the opportunities that are present in new situation (connect to #6).

5. Generally or usually wishes to be back in the past situation or level of development, or to return to the 'good old days'.

6. Not able to adapt, as quickly as necessary, to keep up with the changes, thereby suffering losses in the course of passing period.
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See perfect VICISSITUDE.
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See perfect SURPRISE (1).

See perfect PASSING (1).
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See perfect STICK-IN-THE-MUD.

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