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[scriver]

 

Its a certification, and a good example of how lobbyists can practically patent a word that had previous meanings and make it their own.
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If words mean only what we assign to them, then with the power of tv and government regulations/oversight and boatloads of money we can change the way the word is viewed.

Well yes - that is why it's a WTF.  Language does have mutable meaning, but that doesn't mean I have to like it when "the infamous They" misappropriate words.

Like when people misappropriated the word "fruit" so that the grouping includes tomatoes?

[Kagus]

Its a certification, and a good example of how lobbyists can practically patent a word that had previous meanings and make it their own.
:
If words mean only what we assign to them, then with the power of tv and government regulations/oversight and boatloads of money we can change the way the word is viewed.

Well yes - that is why it's a WTF.  Language does have mutable meaning, but that doesn't mean I have to like it when "the infamous They" misappropriate words.

Like when people misappropriated the word "fruit" so that the grouping includes tomatoes?

And cucumbers! And squash. Also peppers.

So, basically, you can make some salsa/pico de gallo and call it a fruit salad. Just in case you're headed to a potluck and want to irritate people.

[McTraveller]

Umm... those are fruit though - they are the seed-containing portion of the plant.

I suppose arguing about that is like arguing about if Pluto is a planet, dwarf planet, dog, or deity of the underworld.  (In other words, perfect for internet forums!)

[overseer05-15]

Pluto is a planet and I'll fight anyone who says otherwise.

[hector13]

That’s impossible because he’s Mickey’s pet!

[scriver]

Umm... those are fruit though - they are the seed-containing portion of the plant.

That's not the definition of fruit, that's the way They misappropriated it

I suppose arguing about that is like arguing about if Pluto is a planet, dwarf planet, dog, or deity of the underworld.  (In other words, perfect for internet forums!)

[bloop_bleep]

Umm... those are fruit though - they are the seed-containing portion of the plant.

That's not the definition of fruit, that's the way They misappropriated it

I suppose arguing about that is like arguing about if Pluto is a planet, dwarf planet, dog, or deity of the underworld.  (In other words, perfect for internet forums!)

Can't tell whether or not the fact that the link redirects to "about:blank" in most browsers is an intentional statement about the usefulness of arguing about those topics.

[TamerVirus]

That’s impossible because he’s Mickey’s pet!

Pluto is a dog, but Goofy is also a dog. One is walkin' talkin' while the other is four legs good boye.

WHAT'S THE DEAL?!?

[Frumple]

Alas, poor bluto, forever forgotten. It's probably for the best, I guess.

[hector13]

Well... he was a dick.

[TamerVirus]

A dick to both Mickey and Popeye. His shamelessness knows no bounds!

[Yoink]

Pluto is a planet and I'll fight anyone who says otherwise.

I've got your back.

[Rose]

Pluto is a planet and I'll fight anyone who says otherwise.

I've got your back.

*clears throat*

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[Hanslanda]

I slept in my contacts last night. Dunno how I forgot to take them out.

[hector13]

Maybe you weren’t thinking clearly.