It was mean as a hypothetical question expressing something between surprise and disdain, rather than actual doubt. I do understand that people think differentl

It was mean as a hypothetical question expressing something between surprise and disdain, rather than actual doubt. I do understand that people think differently to me. No specific issue with Greatist but I'm actually genuinely curious why this language works. I'm guessing demographically Greatist's readers are more likely to be intelligent and educated (that correlating with health and fitness, particularly in an organised / hobby way) and yet this language seems to be working for them despite being of low (or negative if that's how you count things that are incorrect) informational content, something you'd guess smart people might react badly to. Based on your bio you're clearly smart, educated and super fit (or have been). How do you feel about the line "sweat is just fat crying"? I ask because if you don't like it (and maybe you do), isn't there the possibility that this sort of thing could make better use of language rather than just going with the same old cliche's gym's always use?