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Definition of tragedy (n)
trag·e·dy [ trájj?dee ]
very sad event: an event in life that evokes feelings of sorrow or grief
disastrous event: a disastrous circumstance or event, e.g. serious illness, financial ruin, or fatality
tragic play: a serious play with a tragic theme, often involving a heroic struggle and the downfall of the main character

Having your rent raised $400 and you can't afford and have to move from a home you spent the last 9 years in and get rid of your dogs to boot. Pack your stuff in storage and move to a 400 sq ft apartment.

Obama getting reelected.

When a bird is bought for ornamental or prestige purposes and when the owner realizes this bird is not only loud but messy, sequesters the bird in a basement and turns the lights out, does not visit with the bird except to replenish food and this goes on for years.