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detourdog
35 days ago
I’m gen-x and used wild in of my my HN comments and it seemed to trigger some responders. I was using as a synonym for unexpected. Next time maybe I’ll use whacky instead.
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stephen_g
35 days ago
I like wild, it’s a fun word. No need to change if you don’t want to just on account of some grouches here!
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shermantanktop
35 days ago
we GenX-ers will be placated by any mention of Oscar the Grouch.
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mgcross
35 days ago
I'm gen-x too (56) and remember wild used heavily in the mid to late 80s. Wild to hear it used so liberally once again!
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