FlyingSpaceCow

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[–] FlyingSpaceCow@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 months ago

It's an older expression I've never really understood or liked, but here you go (help from gemini)

"" The expression "It's a gas" likely originated from Irish slang, where "gas" meant "a joke" or "something frivolous". This usage gained traction in the 1920s and 1930s within the African American community during the Jazz Age, and James Baldwin used it in print in 1957. It was further popularized by the hippie movement in the 1960s. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Irish Slang: The earliest documented use of "gas" to mean "joke" or "frivolity" is in Irish slang, appearing in print by James Joyce in 1914. 

Jazz Age: This usage of "gas" spread within the African American community during the Jazz Age of the 1920s and 1930s. 

James Baldwin: The phrase "It's a gas" appeared in print for the first time in 1957 in a short story by James Baldwin. 

Hippie Movement: The expression was further popularized by the hippie movement of the 1960s.

[–] FlyingSpaceCow@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Saw him in real life once... he yelled "shut your mouths" to his fans chanting for him to come outside. His whole appearance that day and how he treated those around him has forever made me dislike him.

[–] FlyingSpaceCow@lemmy.ca 9 points 3 months ago

"Must be at least this tall to ride"

[–] FlyingSpaceCow@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 months ago

Oh, okay fair enough. I meant in this comment section in particular.

[–] FlyingSpaceCow@lemmy.ca 13 points 3 months ago (5 children)

I don't see any comments from progressives arguing that this is a good thing or that Democrats shouldn't have effective fundraising.

[–] FlyingSpaceCow@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 months ago

The logic being that there is ~$0.82 USD per KG of fuel cost that has to be accounted for

[–] FlyingSpaceCow@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

You only talk like that when you know you're being overheard (and maybe plan to leak it too)

[–] FlyingSpaceCow@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I'm learning a new language right now and I find myself reflecting more and more about the strengths and weaknesses of English.

English is really good at a lot of things including humour and poetry. But it transforms overtime depending on region, culture, demographics, economics, marketing, and politics... which makes miscommunication happen ALL THE TIME.

I say this because you're both right, and it's frustrating because it limits our ability to have a meaningful conversation.

[–] FlyingSpaceCow@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I hope it popularizes the idea of algorithmic control.

[–] FlyingSpaceCow@lemmy.ca 13 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)
[–] FlyingSpaceCow@lemmy.ca 15 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Any chance he got all the data and access that he actually wanted, so now he's good?

[–] FlyingSpaceCow@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 months ago

I want mixed-member plurality (MMP)

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