• sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    13 hours ago

    This is like saying 2 = 3 because 2 != 4.

    This yellow firetruck is red because it is not blue.

    The aircraft is grounded because it is not flying at above 20k feet.

    Etc.

    Skinny literally means ‘thin or very thin’.

    It does not mean ‘not plus size’.

    Look up any English dictionary’s definition.

    They way OP from the image used the word was nonsensical.

    The only thing that is ‘literally skinny’ is the drawn-as-skinny figure, based on the picture of Swift, who is herself not skinny.

    • atomicorange@lemmy.world
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      2 hours ago

      Language is a tool for communication. It requires interpretation. The meme uses language to try to get a point across, and adds illustrations to further enhance understanding. I’m sorry that the imprecise language made you unable to comprehend the point of the post, but it seemed pretty clear to me.

      Discuss the ideas communicated or go off and sulk because you can’t comprehend, but all this whining about the language is beyond stupid. If you don’t wanna talk about beauty standards you can quietly excuse yourself. This adds less than nothing to the conversation.