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[–] burak@lemmy.ml 18 points 1 day ago

This is a linguistic gem. Shows how formulaic and hallow in meaning some of our language are

[–] ReginaPhalange@lemmy.world 22 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (4 children)

Superman does good.
You're doing well.
You need to study your grammar, son.

[–] nialv7@lemmy.world 4 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

I'm seeing more and more people using good in places where one would normally use well. I think a shift is happening.

(Also, "I am doing badly")

[–] garbagebagel@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago

No I am doing good. I am also unwell.

[–] SidewaysHighways@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

i want to go to there

[–] Dozzi92@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

I'm doing goodly.

[–] Lembot_0001@lemm.ee 41 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Therapist: explain
Me: I do bad in a good way. Efficiently.

[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 16 points 1 day ago (1 children)

"It leaves me a lot of time for hobbies"

"Oh that's good, what do you do with the extra time"

"Anxiety"

do you enjoy this anxiety hobby, does it bring enough stress, are you good enough at being anxious?