Comments on B is for BeingTypePad2009-01-05T19:12:31Zabatchelorhttps://anchorpoint.blogs.com/amythoughts/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://anchorpoint.blogs.com/amythoughts/2009/01/b-is-for-being/comments/atom.xml/Brian Bothwell commented on 'B is for Being'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8345258da69e2010536b99ff3970c2009-01-07T12:43:53Z2009-01-07T16:49:42ZBrian Bothwellhttp://twitter.com/bebfooAh yes, the annoying misuse of literally. This one used to get me all worked up, until I had someone...<p>Ah yes, the annoying misuse of literally. This one used to get me all worked up, until I had someone point this out:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literally" rel="nofollow">http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literally</a></p>
<p>"...[the use that annoys us] has been frequently criticized as a misuse. Instead, the use is pure hyperbole intended to gain emphasis, but it often appears in contexts where no additional emphasis is necessary."</p>
<p>"ARGH!" I said. "Does this mean I am not justified in ranting to friends about this issue?!" </p>
<p>It still annoys the piss out of me sometimes.</p>
<p>So I need to just learn to be with it. :)</p>