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Not just in audio

I understand it has become common, but that just annoys me all the more -- mis-application of the word awesome. That suggests awe inspiring. And I've never heard any audio system come close enough to special live music to be awe inspiring. As my sister once remarked, "Now, the Grand Canyon is awesome."

Another bugger I see from time to time is "minty". Normally a nickname or catch-phrase will be an abbreviation or a shortened version of the base word. dB for decibel, Maggie for Magnepan, and Nak for Nakamichi come to mind. So why would anyone wanting to imply mint condition choose a longer word? In my mind minty suggests a pale green color or specific taste if one licked the component.

There, I feel better now. ;^)

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