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America is not literally a third world country. The expression "The US is a 3rd world with a Gucci belt" means that it is an extreme outlier for a 1st world country. The opposite i…

I always enjoy Noah Smith's articles. Great read. > With its high housing costs, poor infrastructure and transit, endemic gun violence, police brutality and bitter political and ra…

Are you really not allowed to scrutinize sensitive topics? You honestly can't say "Can we talk about appropriateness of the word blacklist? It doesn't seem as harmful as other term…

Don't algorithms dictate what content shows up on HN?

There are plenty, such as the influence of religion and customs instilled by people in the past. Many people are assigned these cultural norms from childhood. For example, the norm…

As mentioned earlier, you're absolutely missing out. Some of the best satire simply cannot be effectively conveyed in a one-liner, or even text: https://www.theonion.com/in-the-kno…

What is your source for that information?

The article contains a large paragraph on how the phrase might be harmful.

This is why they called Victoria a small state: https://i2.wp.com/australian-population.com/wp-content/uploa...

You mean a discussion about the cost-effectiveness of ebikes isn't the time to brag about your fancy ride?

If you don't like using the term, then by all means say 'evil magic'.