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  • Literally was being used as an intensifier in both cases where it was being used to signify the truth of something and in the absurdist manner. So, no, it didn’t lose all meaning. So long as you’re not emphasizing something too absurd to be considered real, the original meaning still holds. And if someone uses the word to emphasize something that could be real, though unlikely, they’ll likely get the appropriate follow-up.

    On the Crescendo one, do you also get mad about forte? Cause basically the same thing happened there. And no one will confuse the music term for the colloquial term in either case.



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    It was actually based on associated football when the collegiate league was first started. It then morphed to a version with rules similar to rugby (with the oblong ball and the ability to carry the ball) (Googled this, neat!). While I agree it’s a bit overhyped here in the states, it certainly isn’t lazy or lacking creativity. It’s a sport like any other.