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> I don't think it requires magic to say that a sub sandwich is not a true sandwich. It requires the most absurd magic to say that a sub is not a sandwich. It'

by bryans 5y ago

> I don't think it requires magic to say that a sub sandwich is not a true sandwich. It requires the most absurd magic to say that a sub is not a sandwich. It's literally everything that you call a sandwich without any differences whatsoever. It's only nicknamed a "sub" because the shape of the bread resembles a submarine. That's it. Your completely arbitrary limitation of a sandwich being two square-shaped pieces of bread simply doesn't reflect reality. > Dictionaries are over-inclusive and include very casual language. The irony is rich, given that you're trying to redefine words to have completely different meanings than the original.

Dylan16807 5y ago
Okay I think there was a misunderstanding here. First: When I said the dictionary was over-inclusive, I was implying that your 1b might be wrong. The definition that includes "open faced sandwiches". It's not clear whether those should count. Yes, even though "sandwich" is in the name. Like how a veggie hamburger isn't actually a hamburger. They are an alternate version of a sandwich, on par with a pizza. Second: I wasn't clear about subs. I thought context would help, but I guess not enough. So, trying again. If you take a loaf and cut it in two, and put stuff in between, everyone will agree that's a sandwich. It's not about the kind of bread or anything. Where some people disagree is when you don't cut the loaf all the way, when you no longer have "pieces of bread" at all. > The irony is rich But do you disagree with what I said there about bugs? Also you didn't answer about tacos. That's not a gotcha, I want to understand how you draw the line and how you interpret the dictionary definition. I don't want to put words in your mouth or guess, and it looks really stupid whenever I make a choose-your-own-adventure argument.

by bryans 5y ago

Dylan16807 5y ago

Okay I think there was a misunderstanding here. First: When I said the dictionary was over-inclusive, I was implying that your 1b might be wrong. The definition that includes "open faced sandwiches". It's not clear whether those should count. Yes, even though "sandwich" is in the name. Like how a veggie hamburger isn't actually a hamburger. They are an alternate version of a sandwich, on par with a pizza. Second: I wasn't clear about subs. I thought context would help, but I guess not enough. So, trying again. If you take a loaf and cut it in two, and put stuff in between, everyone will agree that's a sandwich. It's not about the kind of bread or anything. Where some people disagree is when you don't cut the loaf all the way, when you no longer have "pieces of bread" at all. > The irony is rich But do you disagree with what I said there about bugs? Also you didn't answer about tacos. That's not a gotcha, I want to understand how you draw the line and how you interpret the dictionary definition. I don't want to put words in your mouth or guess, and it looks really stupid whenever I make a choose-your-own-adventure argument.