The Perils of Democracy

...are illustrated in a lighthearted way. Type "define literally" into Google, and see what you get.

Even mighty Oxford has fallen.

3 comments:

  1. Anonymous5:33 PM

    I could blame George Orwell, but I really think this is exactly what happens when language evolves.

    Valerie

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  2. As I said, it's lighthearted. And language may be one area in which this is perfectly legitimate. But something that began as a clear example of a wrong use, if it becomes popular enough, is inducted into the rulebook as correct.

    In language it's not so bad. But ah, it isn't just language.

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  3. Ymar Sakar11:18 PM

    It's more like demoncracy.

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