Of all the problems lemmy has with taking too many things literally, and seriously like 80% of you people are on the spectrum…of all the fucking times I’ve had to explain how analogies work, now, finally, this one time where it makes sense to take a question literally, you guys go “nah, let’s pretend they asked an entirely different question”.
Just…whatever your instincts are, do the opposite. If it seems literal to you, it’s a metaphor. If you think it’s a metaphor or abstraction, assume it’s literal.
Of all the problems lemmy has with taking too many things literally, and seriously like 80% of you people are on the spectrum…of all the fucking times I’ve had to explain how analogies work, now, finally, this one time where it makes sense to take a question literally, you guys go “nah, let’s pretend they asked an entirely different question”.
Just…whatever your instincts are, do the opposite. If it seems literal to you, it’s a metaphor. If you think it’s a metaphor or abstraction, assume it’s literal.
Using the spectrum as an insult. You’re so cool. As someone who is on the spectrum? Go fuck yourself.
That tracks
Good analogies are like good chocolate: explaining often ruins the experience.
Analogies aren’t jokes.
Have you thought that maybe you aren’t very good at analogies? Ableist.
Found one
You sure did, congrats on be the asshole that people have to deal with when they just want to exist. I bet you feel mighty proud.
Dudes a joke. Don’t pay anymore attention to him. He wouldn’t have the balls to act like this outside the internet and it’s obvious.
“Smug” is the word you’re looking for