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Christopher S. Penn's Awaken Your Superhero
Christopher S. Penn's Awaken Your Superhero
Die In A Fire
Of the many expressions online that I really dislike, topping the list has got to be “die in a fire”. Like virtually every other Internet expression, it’s bandied about carelessly, and the people who use it probably don’t think ab ... Continue reading »
Of the many expressions online that I really dislike, topping the list has got to be “die in a fire”. Like virtually every other Internet expression, it’s bandied about carelessly, and the people who use it probably don’t think ab ... Continue reading »
1 year ago
I'm definitely not prudish by any means, but DIAF has always seemed like an extremely insensitive and overly nasty thing with which to curse someone. This is especially true if you notice the frivolous context in which it is often used.
Please let this expression run its course. It really isn't cool! What was wrong with the old expletives that this one had to be created? :-)
1 year ago
1 year ago
Before I worked in the corporate production business I was a firefighter for many years fighting wildland fires and structure fires. I knew a few folks who had been burned plus removed a few charred bodies. Its not a way I want to die. (most died of smoke inhalation)I also have been burned several times. It hurts. On one hand we used gallows humor to offset the horror. Joking about the things made us mask our real emotions. Calling a burned person Mr. Chrispy just kept you from really thinking about the situation at hand.
In this case what you are talking about, when I hear this from someone who hasn't been in this situation I immediately think what a douche bag this person is. Thank you for this and all your posts. I enjoy your blog and I don't really give a rats ass about financial aid. :)
1 year ago
8 months ago
Just kidding! It's a terrible expression.