masochism

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As I did so, I remembered that the piece in which Remnick made his famous observation was about Tony Blair’s second re-election, and was titled The Masochism Campaign.

From The Guardian • Dec. 13, 2015

Lehrer built a reputation as an acid musical commentator during the cold war with brisk pastiches like We Will All Go Together When We Go, The Masochism Tango and Poisoning Pigeons In The Park.

From The Guardian • Apr. 6, 2013

Heroism and Masochism Dave, a New York City high schooler, is neither freak nor geek, not prom king or suicidal loner.

From Time • Apr. 16, 2010

“The Masochism Tango,” Tom Lehrer’s musical sick joke, provided an abrupt cul-de-sac.

From New York Times • Apr. 14, 2010

Masochism presents a certain analogy with the religious ecstasy of fakirs and flagellants who flog themselves.

From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste