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It's striking when you sit back and think about the meaning of the metaphors we use. For example, "pain in the ass" is an entirely unpleasant and graphic metaphor.

"Being a douche" is also graphic, and probably offensive to many people. Those using the term probably haven't thought about it much.

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I often think that about stand-up comics. Then I remember that they're supposed to be funny. Blog posts, on the other hand, should never try to be funny. Especially if they have to do with programming. Programming is a very serious business.

But the blog post wasn't funny. It's like calling something 'gay' - possibly funny but largely devoid of descriptive meaning. I hope you weren't trying to say I have no sense of humor. I love low brow humor.

Also, most people outside the US have pretty much no idea what a 'douche' is.

No, that's easy. It's a shower in french.

Right?

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