TIL that some languages apparently have words inherently differentiating one's status as a citizen or resident of the entity versus a member of a particular ethnic or cultural group? I don't quite grasp the whole thing, although I heard the point being made. What's interesting to me is a) that there is such a thing, which seems very revealing of something about a culture that would need such concepts built into the language, and b) that there seem to be people who think it's inaccurate to interpret the word choice as meaningful. Firstly, since languages have all sorts of concepts built into them, many very specific to their primary culture of use, it seems reasonable that such a thing could exist. Not that I would have thought of it before, since I'm not from a culture where that sort of subtlety functions. Secondly, if that is, indeed, the subtlety of the word choices, where one essentially and inherently includes people, and the other excludes, then I'd kind o...
He's the 45th president, probably
ReplyDeleteYou're going to hate yourself for asking, just don't hate me for answering: Because he's the 45th President.
ReplyDeleteI had a hunch that was it, and googled for support. It took a few tries to get something I know to be reputable, but here we go:
washingtonpost.com - Washington Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News & Analysis - The Washington Post
In addition to the above answers, I submit an additional theory: The 45 is only on one cuff so he can put his shirt on with arms in the right sleeves.
ReplyDeleteOr possibly so Ivanka can tell the difference between his shirts and Jared's.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, burn
ReplyDeleteOffs. How do he and his ego fit through normal sized doorways? How insecure can you be? He's pathetic, except what he arouses isn't pity.
ReplyDeleteI also like Matt Schaefer's answers much better.
I really hate WaPo's new system.
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