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Perknose

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I feel retarded for asking this, but what is the negative connotation behind pulchritudinous?

I think because it's used, when it's used at all, to describe especially attractive women -- in other words, hot babes! -- that those who do not understand the actual denotation of the word give it salacious overtones in their minds.
 

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I think because it's used, when it's used at all, to describe especially attractive women -- in other words, hot babes! -- that those who do not understand the actual denotation of the word give it salacious overtones in their minds.

That as well. Just like calling a girl comely when they don't know what it means. It's fun to use it in different tones of voice just to make it seem like you are conveying a meaning that may or may not be what it is.
 

CZroe

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My friend's queer sextant skills were so great that I became giddy and gay. Romantic.
 

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So why is it that we call a piano player a pianist but we don't call a race car driver a racist? o_O

LOL!!! You had me shoot vodka on my screen on that one. Of course everything is funnier with vodka so it may not have all been you, but still damn funny.