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A word that has been used since 1857 is modern?

Lucille Ball's success was not even matched by most men (if any) of her time. It is not really fair to compare her success in her day to women today. Now TV shows are cancelled very quickly if they don't perform. When Lucy was on there were three networks and a lot less competition from cable...

Yes, the tale is apocryphal.

According to the OED this is a 16th century word of unknown origin. How is it modern?

I don't eat at McDonalds so I am not familiar with it. What are some examples of what they are doing to the food?

Perhaps he just has a love for life and want to be around as long as possible. That doesn't make him a "nutjob". Why resort to the unseemly practice of calling him a name?

The concept of "first world problems"

How can "regards" be an issue? Was this thread started as a joke?

"Wife beater" is an horrific term.

She smiled. Why is that so bad? Your description of it is certainly crude and far more bothersome than her photograph.

The question is not implying that Guttersnipe does not like the thread. It is a good question about acceptable limits. The answer would be helpful to all.

I can imagine a time in the future where someone will be surprised to learn that in the past people were paying up to $50 to go on a date just for movie tickets, popcorn and soda. They will think we were foolish to do this just to see some movie that was *marketed* as something you should see.

I recall when I was young that the local theatre owner would let people bring in snacks, including popcorn. It was a great kindness to the poorer families, and very community-minded. I'd like to see that aspect of the golden age return, but, alas...

You are correct. When people ask me for my two cents worth I always tell them that ideas and opinions are not money. I cannot stand it when language is so terribly abused.

After all, two wrongs make a right.