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0 pointsbayesian_horse4y ago0 comments

It sounds way better to call them heroic. That's reason enough for me.

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Sure, it would sound better if I introduced myself as an NBA player, but that doesn't make it true. "Life-saving rats" sounds pretty good and is defensible. "Hero" seems like a bit of a stretch.

BoorishBears4y ago

hero: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

The rats are admired for their outstanding achievements.

Ergo, they are heroic rats.

What's the point of being pedantic if you're not at least accurate?

ALittleLight4y ago

I don't understand how this isn't accurate. Even with your definition:

A. Not a person.

B. Not courageous because they have no idea what they are doing.

C. Noble qualities aren't in evidence because all the rats know is that the sniff a field and get treats.

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mrwh4y ago

Indeed. You don't need to know that you're a hero in order to be a hero...

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ALittleLight4y ago

Sure, it would sound better if I introduced myself as an NBA player, but that doesn't make it true. "Life-saving rats" sounds pretty good and is defensible. "Hero" seems like a bit of a stretch.

BoorishBears4y ago

hero: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

The rats are admired for their outstanding achievements.

Ergo, they are heroic rats.

What's the point of being pedantic if you're not at least accurate?

ALittleLight4y ago

I don't understand how this isn't accurate. Even with your definition:

A. Not a person.

B. Not courageous because they have no idea what they are doing.

C. Noble qualities aren't in evidence because all the rats know is that the sniff a field and get treats.

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mrwh4y ago

Indeed. You don't need to know that you're a hero in order to be a hero...

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