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My six year old nephew asked me why we call it a 'driveway' when we park there
We were in his driveway in Tempe, getting his bike, and he just hit me with that. I said it's where you drive in, but he said, 'No, you park. The road is for driving.' I had to stop and just laugh because he's right. It's one of those things you never question until a kid points it out. What other everyday words fall apart if you really look at them?
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jamie94010d ago
Kids notice funny stuff, but does language need to make perfect sense?
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michaeltorres10d ago
Honestly, my niece asked why it's a "restroom" when you don't sleep there. Kids really make you see how weird language is.
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That's a great point from your niece. Makes you wonder who decided on that word in the first place. Was it just a polite lie that stuck around? What other common words are total nonsense if you think about them too hard.
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