Originally Posted by
livedarklions
"Intimate" is an interesting word, and I think the trend is increasingly towards using it as a euphemism for "sexual". Even in its nonsexual sense, I do think it's a very weird word choice as I think "intimacy" really has to be a two-way thing and a utilitarian object can't reciprocate..
That's why I nominated this for "ickiest thread title of the year".
The only other logical conclusion involves a hypothetical scenario in which someone forgot to replace the saddle on the seat post before embarking for a ride.
But why the "getting to know
you ..." part? Every time I read that, I have to reach for the eye-wash.