Why do people use the english word 'ridiculous' as a synonym for 'great', 'awesome'? Isn´t it supposed to mean something like 'laughable', 'funny' or 'absurd'? Why and when has it started? Is it a trend?

It´s ridiculous!

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Originally posted by paulandrews Why do people use the english word 'ridiculous' as a synonym for 'great', 'awesome'? Isn´t it supposed to mean something like 'laughable', 'funny' or 'absurd'? Why and when has it started? Is it a trend? It´s ridiculous!

I use ridiculous when something is worthy of being ridiculed.

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Originally posted by paulandrews Why do people use the english word 'ridiculous' as a synonym for 'great', 'awesome'? Isn´t it supposed to mean something like 'laughable', 'funny' or 'absurd'? Why and when has it started? Is it a trend? It´s ridiculous!

Don't try to make sense to the English language. Someone may get hurt.

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Originally posted by Azia Don't try to make sense to the English language. Someone may get hurt.

Oh, ok. I guess it´s the same thing as with 'sick'.

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Originally posted by paulandrews Why do people use the english word 'ridiculous' as a synonym for 'great' Isn´t it supposed to mean something like 'absurd'?

There is your answer..... the use of the word ridiculous as a synonym for great is meant to convey that the grandure of something is of such a magnatude that it is absurd or beyond logical comprehension. For instance; The astrological achievements of the Mayan people were ridiculous in light of them being a bronze aged culture.

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Originally posted by RickyM you're just a shit version of Moral Hazard. At least he knows what he's talking about.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN lol, i love it when moral feels the need to lay the smack down

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Originally posted by Moral Hazard There is your answer..... the use of the word ridiculous as a synonym for great is meant to convey that the grandure of something is of such a magnatude that it is absurd or beyond logical comprehension. For instance; The astrological achievements of the Mayan people were ridiculous in light of them being a bronze aged culture.

Yup, that makes sense. Thanks for the elaboration

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i say, "ridiculitis"



(pronounced like "ridic-you-lie-tus")

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Originally posted by notelfreak man i can't believe i tried to come off as responsible in that other thread, i am so full of shit just don't tell anyone

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Originally posted by Slylee i say, "ridiculitis" (pronounced like "ridic-you-lie-tus")

Sounds greek to me.

Or like a name for an obscure vagina infection (rideacocklitis)

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this thread is ridiculous (absurd)

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this thread is rediculous (gay)

20 years old. Ridiculous.

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