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by noidea_ 2705 days ago
Ohhh, so close. Scooters are not "discarded matter", nor is it "rubbish". You really should look up the definitions of words before you use them. You should also read up on descriptive grammar. It's pretty obvious that Bird scooters don't meet those definitions as commonly used. So not only do you not understand the literal definitions, you also seemingly lack social awareness on how people communicate.

Here's a tip: When you have to try and quote literal definitions to make a point, and then get it wrong, you're over simplifying and being dumb. Nuance isn't a vice. Embrace understanding on multiple levels. See the differences and let your mind explore them.

Check.

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Well actually, trash is a subjective word. So there’s that.

Also, if you leave it somewhere, it’s discarded. I’m not using that word in the literary sense, so that should make you extra happy.

It was OP that was pissing and moaning about hyperbole, so I was pointing out that it could also be a literal statement.

You seem really bent out of shape about it. You should embrace trying not to be a dickhead.