"A snowclone is a particular kind of cliche, popularly originated by Geoff Pullum. The name comes from Dr. Pullum’s much-maligned “If Eskimos have N words for snow, X surely have Y words for Z”. An easier example might be “X is the new Y.” The short definition of this neologism might be n. fill-in-the-blank headline. … Continue reading The Snowclone Database
Two Religions
"There are two religions in the world the religion of being right and the religion of being in love, and you can’t be a member of both at the same time."—Garrett Bucks quoting his pastor in an interview with Anne Helen Petersen, "when you realize you're on the wrong side." Substack. October 22, 2020. Advice … Continue reading Two Religions
