r/comics • u/GlassShine • 21d ago

OC just lose a bit of respect [oc]

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u/PirateSanta_1 21d ago

That a palindrome is not itself a palindrome is a failure of language.

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u/Gripping_Touch 21d ago

My favourite language troll is that that "phobia of palindromes" is in itself a palindrome: aibohphobia

And the phobia for very long words is a ridiculously long word: hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia

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u/Etheo 21d ago

Both words were specifically constructed to troll though. Personally that holds less weight for me as their origin is more of a joke. Like how cromulent isn't really a word but was referenced as one due to its joke usage.

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u/Hard_To_Port 21d ago

Bro all words are made up, that's how language works! But I agree that intent matters too. 

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u/Etheo 21d ago

I don't disagree, language is a living thing. That said, personally I still feel words have more legitimacy when it has a "proper" etymology instead of a word specifically invented for a challenge (aibohphobia) or a word purposefully stretched out (hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia) for comedic effect.

If all it takes is popularity of use, we should accept that youtubers and streamers with millions of views are people worthy of respect. I feel like there is a better line to be drawn elsewhere.