Etymology Nerd @etymology_nerd
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my definitive alignment chart for memes where you choose between two things
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I think we need to delve into this issue further.
note the semantic drift from "behaving in feminine manner" to "looking good," which is how most people use "serving cunt" today. the two were commonly equated in ballroom slang, but the broader concept had more mainstream appeal and spread further due to context collapse
note the semantic drift from "behaving in feminine manner" to "looking good," which is how most people use "serving cunt" today. the two were commonly equated in ballroom slang, but the broader concept had more mainstream appeal and spread further due to context collapse
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