Schadenfreude

Main Entry: scha·den·freu·de
Pronunciation: \ˈshä-d^ən-ˌfrȯi-də\

Function: noun

Usage: often capitalized

Etymology: German, from Schaden damage + Freude joy

Date: 1895

: enjoyment obtained from the troubles of others

That's the word I've seen before and couldn't remember... basically when your friend gets a bad grade or something, you secretly feel happy about it.

The English language is so odd... but new words can always be invented! Just look at Lewis Carroll for inspiration :)

I like how there seems to be a word for everything!

Well, almost everything.