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What you see as defensiveness, I see as reasonable replies to a very silly faux-inspirational post.

Have you considered the idea that it is just exaggerating to make a point and isn’t meant to be taken literally?

Exaggeration is a common technique employed in human language for emphasis.

Not really sure what it's exaggerating? The writing style isn't one I'd characterize as exaggeration. Maybe you can clarify?