tragedy - a serious or somber theme, typically that of a great person destined through a flaw of character or conflict with some overpowering force, as fate or society, to downfall or destruction
pathos - the quality or power in an actual life experience or in literature, music, speech, or other forms of expression, of evoking a feeling of pity or compassion
pity - sympathetic sorrow for one suffering, distressed, or unhappy
pathetic - having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
Definitions provided to prevent confusion. Go read
http://www.dailylife.com.au/news-and-views/dl-opinion/how-much-is-a-mans-virginity-worth-20121009-27arz.html , but only after removing objects that are breakable, flingable, or might hurt you if they get between your head and the desk.
As $Diety is my witness, this story checks out. As best I can tell, there is not one fake, phoney, or even over-blown word in the story.
I am stuck putting a word to my reaction to the story. Please help me figure what word comes the closest to being appropriate. If it's not on the list, feel free to add it.
stay safe.
PS - I blame Glenn Reynolds at Instapundit. He posted it first.