Comment by she, 2 months ago

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:13:58 +0000

It's strange seeing this word celebrated — unlike pasticcio, I've never seen pastiche as a happy synonym for parody, pasquinade, motley, medley, potpourri, etc., and WeirdNet's last definition is just dead wrong — pastiche as an adjective implies, to me, the highly derogatory "insipid, derivative, counterfeit.." — Pasticheur is a snooty term for a derivative artist or writer (The word screams "inferiority!"); it's a nasty accusation, not an innocuous appellation. Like the creative equivalent of calling someone a slut.

Of course, this is only my impression, and you'll use the word however you damn well please, but I hope this serves as at least a marginally useful description of what kind of picture the word may paint?

Comment by Misterpolly, 10 months ago

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:01:26 +0000

Its Italian equivalent "pasticcio" is also a great sounder. It can be a mess/trouble, the musical composition and a dish made up of whatever is available (left-overs)

Comment by tankexmortis, about 1 year ago

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 06:46:01 +0000

Not just a great-sounding word, I love the genre too.

Wordie: Pastiche: Comments

Comment by she, 2 months ago

Comment by Misterpolly, 10 months ago

Comment by tankexmortis, about 1 year ago