Actually, vagaries is defined as an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone’s behavior. A few synonyms are quirk, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, oddity and, yes, whim. In plain English, the WaPo b’tch doesn’t understand us, poor dear. Oh, and she’s only pretending to try to understand us. I’d actually find it amusing to chat with her. Kind of like the way a cat plays with a mouse before going in for the kill.
Exactly. Their disingenuous attempts to “reach out” are merely bait, and it’s best if we just don’t bite.