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I Will Literally Punch Someone in the Face

Good people of the world, please stop using "literally" as a simple intensifier. That is not the intended use of this word, as even a cursory glance at a dictionary will make clear.

Misuse of this word creates many a verbal faux pas, often to humorous effect. However, after a while, the humor wears thin and it just becomes annoying.

If you choose to disregard this request, please note well the heading on this entry. Please also note well that I am using "literally" in the correct manner.

Thank you for your kind attention.

Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 03:51PM by Registered Commentermeegs | Comments1 Comment

Reader Comments (1)

Professor, I would love to read some of your papers. Or maybe not. I might want to literally hurl.

February 15, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterktz

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