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Loosely related to unexpected word origins, I didn't know until recently that when "gaslighting" someone, you're using an expression tied to literal gaslights f
by exodust 2y ago
Loosely related to unexpected word origins, I didn't know until recently that when "gaslighting" someone, you're using an expression tied to literal gaslights from a 1944 movie. I'm likely late to the party on learning this origin.
- kens 2y agoYes; I watched the movie "Gaslight" recently, and the meaning that everyone uses has drifted pretty far from the movie's meaning. But it's probably hopeless to resist a meaning when it becomes trendy.
- kQq9oHeAz6wLLS 2y agoThat was Angela Lansbury's first movie, as well. It's a quote decent film.