Schadenfreude isn’t the surname of a famous hoary philosopher or sex-obsessed psychiatrist. Schadenfreude isn’t a French sandwich, a Russian sausage or a Swiss automobile. And schadenfreude isn’t a cuss word that originates from the Arabic term for vomit-eating-pig-licker (but that would be awesome).

Schadenfreude is a way of life. Especially here at Sucks To Be You.

Straight from the land of Oktoberfest and lederhosen, schadenfreude means “pleasure derived from the misfortune of others.” Schadenfreude is the beautiful marriage of two German terms smashed together—the English equivalent would be damagejoy. As in, guy jogging in front of you faceplants on sidewalk, you stop jogging to laugh your face off.

Schadenfreude is not something to be ashamed of. It’s something to be shared. Because the only logical, sane response to the countless unfortunate things that happen in this world is to cry. Laughing, that is.

Here’s to sharing schadenfreude:

• How to Make a Schadenfreude Pie
• “This Is Your Brain on Schadenfreude,” The New York Times
• Fail Blog
• Submit a Sucks on STBY