Don't Trust Snakes: The trouble with metaphors

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Saturday, March 17, 2007

The trouble with metaphors

Jared and Matt quickly befriended some other guys from Carousel Park, all shy, awkward 17-year-olds a few merit badges short of Eagle Scout who had recently begun to mature. Salon, March 16, 2007

What happens when you can't tell if it's metaphorical or literal. As metaphor, this is a fine addition to the "shy of" tradition.

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