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I think the idea that cliches are inherently bad only holds if you consider originality and uniqueness in all aspects of your life essential. Rather ironically,
by yipbub 8y ago
I think the idea that cliches are inherently bad only holds if you consider originality and uniqueness in all aspects of your life essential. Rather ironically, that mindset is a cliche, one I would call misguided.
- coldtea 8y agoCliches are inherently bad -- it's part of their definition "a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought". Cliches are not just "things many people have/do in common". They are things "people have/do in common mindlessly and in bad taste". Tons of people travel for example, but traveling is not a cliche in itself. There are however, several types of cliche tourists.
- zapzupnz 8y agoHerds of tourists who visit beautiful tropical islands where the nightlife cuisine, music, and dance bring a tear of admiration to the eyes … of the locals, 'cos the tourists are all packed in a McDonald's.