Enjoying my morning ritual of coffee (Tim Hortons, currently) and a classical music channel on the satellite TV. I could listen to the local PBS (Politburo BullShit) FM station, if I need a dose of an incurable, wasting disease.
I like classical music, among other styles. But I got to pondering the phraseology that describes people who follow certain styles. ‘Lovers of classical music’ becomes ‘people who like classical music’ when you downplay the intensity of a person’s interest. Why? ‘Likers of classical music’ just sounds weird.
Granted, the words infer an exponential increase of feelings. I get that – and those people who use the phrase. But, due to the wishy-washy nature of the English language, we’re subjected to hyperbole when it’s not justified. The same hyperbole which currently exists across the human experience spectrum.
Rants Unto the Ether 