[eddieroger]

That's a good point, and I'm surprised it doesn't come up more often. Not just the language itself, but use of it - how many of us read it in the light of American values taught through English and things like not cursing or lack of being direct, where Linus has just always communicated that way, and there's no ego or kindness at play. He shares what he sees and thinks as directly as he sees it and moves on, and that itself doesn't necessarily mean anger.