Originally Posted by adamgreenfield
Who uses "sobriquet" instead of "nickname"? Anyone seduced by the assonance you get when you tack the former onto "self-styled," that's who. There's a rhythm to it, too. I like the English language, you know? I want to make it do tricks.
I like the English language, too. That's why I would prefer that it not be made to do such vapid tricks.
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