The one that pops to mind is "schadenfreude" - the German word that means, pleasure in the mishap coming to a friend. From Wordnik.com. [Why Read?] Reference
Here is an example of the service with the German word 'schadenfreude' (click to enlarge). From Wordnik.com. [Google will translate for you] Reference
In this one, she writes about her favorite word, the German word "schadenfreude," and raises a question about its relation to Detroit. From Wordnik.com. [Freep.com - RSS] Reference
Oh yes I am, schadenfreude is a wonderful feeling. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-05-01] Reference
And Mr. Henry 's arrival suggests the schadenfreude is over. From Wordnik.com. [What Now for Liverpool?] Reference
Yes, Paul, I think a bit of schadenfreude is not out of place. From Wordnik.com. [One Election Result Is Still Not In… - Swampland - TIME.com] Reference
As for funny, I was put off by the use of the word schadenfreude nicmic. From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
If the word schadenfreude was meant for any circumstance it has to be this. From Wordnik.com. [From On High] Reference
Consider, for example, Europe's current wallow in schadenfreude over the destruction of New Orleans. From Wordnik.com. [September 2005] Reference
All of the Oprah sentimentality notwithstanding, the rise of schadenfreude is the true spirit of the age. From Wordnik.com. [Schadenfreude is the true spirit of the age] Reference
There may even be a sense of schadenfreude, the German word for deriving pleasure from someone else's misfortune. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Perhaps it is a new kind of form of schadenfreude, a German word meaning "a malicious joy in the misfortunes of others.". From Wordnik.com. [Kristen Houghton: Michaele Salahi Joins the Club for the Infamous] Reference
If anyone still hasn't been able to figure out what the word schadenfreude means, I offer you this, courtesy of the Journal. From Wordnik.com. [Alberta: Get Rich or Die Trying] Reference
At any rate, the word schadenfreude has been one of my favorite, and one of my sister's favorite words for as long as I can remember. From Wordnik.com. [Fashion World of SL] Reference
Do I detect a certain schadenfreude among Scots at the apparent current turmoil among the English over their sense of national identity?. From Wordnik.com. [Charles Kennedy Resigns] Reference
I have way too much time on my hands. song: 'schadenfreude' - avenue q. From Wordnik.com. [Vimeo / Recent Public Videos] Reference
Biggs writes, "I wrote last week that Antennagate was, in short, schadenfreude. From Wordnik.com. [MacDailyNews] Reference
For the self-righteous like Bill O’Reilly and Rush Limbaugh, schadenfreude is easily achieved. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » American Family Association Pins SeaWorld Death On Lack Of Christianity: ‘Bible Ignored, Trainer Died’] Reference
How does one say "schadenfreude" in Greek or Spanish?. From Wordnik.com. [Marshall Auerback: Germany Faces a Messy Break-up with the Euro] Reference
McCain can't distinguish "schadenfreude" from William Shatner. From Wordnik.com. [Polls Show Obama Way Up In Two Key Swing States] Reference
At first blush, Clinton holds the enviable "schadenfreude" position here. From Wordnik.com. [Obama "Suspicious" Of Hype Around Possible Presidential Run] Reference
Anyone else feel like they're coming down with a nasty case of "schadenfreude"?. From Wordnik.com. [Girls' Night Out--Archaic Ritual or Necessary Endeavor? | The Stiletto Gang] Reference
Ahem, I linked to the definition of "schadenfreude" for all you non-MU grads. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-05-01] Reference
I didn’t want to sound like I was bashing Ontario and reveling in schadenfreude. From Wordnik.com. [Another Day In Canada, Another Government Cash Grab « Unambiguously Ambidextrous] Reference
Download the songs 'I wish I could go back to College', and 'schadenfreude' from Avenue Q. From Wordnik.com. [martinaa Diary Entry] Reference
LOL … oops, mein schadenfreude ist anziegend. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Partisan Witchhunt? Foreman of “Runaway” Grand Jury Praises DeLay] Reference
Thanks Joe, that was fun looking up "schadenfreude". From Wordnik.com. [Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local] Reference
This is a silly post, and "schadenfreude" has a "c" in it. From Wordnik.com. [Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz] Reference
Wow ... there's a special kind of schadenfreude at work here. From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
As for funny, I was put off by the use of the word "schadenfreude". From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
15 December 2010 8:59AM oh i feel english "schadenfreude" coming up again !. From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
But we shouldn't indulge in too much schadenfreude. From Wordnik.com. [People Who Live In Glass Häuser] Reference
But more than journalistic schadenfreude was at stake. From Wordnik.com. [Sources of Confusion] Reference
The bombings in this country expose a kind of schadenfreude. From Wordnik.com. [Reverberations] Reference
Well, maybe not priceless — even schadenfreude has its limits. From Wordnik.com. [Waiting For The Boom To End] Reference
For other letter writers, schadenfreude seemed to be the most relevant theme. From Wordnik.com. [Mail Call] Reference
It offered a certain amount of schadenfreude-type glee in an otherwise pretty gloomy day. From Wordnik.com. [Robert hires a lawyer] Reference
Just the same, there is a certain schadenfreude that comes with seeing the arrogant go down. From Wordnik.com. [Sifting the Montgomery returns] Reference
When the bubble burst, there was plenty of schadenfreude about the demise of the "celebrity CEOs.". From Wordnik.com. [10 Big Thinkers for Big Business] Reference
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