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might as well do another hot take, grammar 

RAS syndrome ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAS_synd ) is a heap of bullshit that's only of interest to pedants. Phrases like "RAS syndrome," "ATM machine," and "VIN number" add clarity, whereas "RA syndrome," "AT machine," and "VI number" lack a clear, common referent and are just awkward confusing.

There is NOTHING wrong with duplicating an initialized term, if it adds to language's main function: communication. (And not, like, your personal Rightness scorecard.) We can still be friends if you nitpick RAS syndromes, but I will secretly always be judging you. ;) ;) ;)

And if you don't like my opinjon, you can go read some "D Comics." Because after all, "DC" stands for "Detective Comics," and we wouldn't want to be Objectively Grammatically Wrong*, would we?

*Ask a linguist. This concept, too, mostly only exists in the minds of pedants. Usage. Is. Your. Only. God.

re: might as well do another hot take, grammar 

Oh, also (shameless cribbing from Wiki):

OPE countries
the HI virus
the SAL talks
and of course "please RSV to my invitation"

re: might as well do another hot take, grammar 

@zebratron2084

GI format
Shaaaaaall we argue over how to pronounce THAT now? (I vote no.)

might as well do another hot take, grammar 

@zebratron2084

"the los carnales are attacking!"
*dex's head explodes in grammar fury

re: might as well do another hot take, grammar 

@zebratron2084

Absurd counterpoint thanks to Zack Wienersmith this morning, who I have to assume reads your Masto account: smbc-comics.com/comic/atm

re: might as well do another hot take, grammar 

@emanate Okay, I'm forced to admit that one's pretty good. :D

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