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I'm curious why you actually thought he meant it was _literally_ perfect? It was clearly meant as an idiomatic expression. Why not mention rapes, murders and
by ZoF 11y ago
I'm curious why you actually thought he meant it was _literally_ perfect?
It was clearly meant as an idiomatic expression.
Why not mention rapes, murders and crimes that aren't targeting a specific group? They're all valid reasons for you to object to the statement that some place is literally perfect.
Your objection is entirely out touch with the parent posts intended meaning.
- sheraz 11y agoHence, my comment about sarcasm. Just what do you think was the intended meaning when someone calls a city perfect?
- ZoF 11y agoAbout the same meaning I would derive from a native of anywhere saying their home-town/city/country is 'amazing/perfect/etc...' That they're(almost always) expressing a sentiment not making a statement of fact. Can you name many situations where 'perfect' is actually used literally? That cake was perfect? I think not; you're completely ignoring the non-locally-sourced flour. I'm not trying to say your point isn't valid it just seemed out of place and tangentially related to the topic.
- sheraz 11y agoPoint taken. And agreed -- this thread is way off from Norway handing Finland a mountain... Have an upvote form me :-)