Yes, I’m aware of that template of jokes. That doesn’t take away the confusion with multiple women, or the connection to slavery. I don’t think steven0461 meant it literally—I assume this person is likely the typical overweight nerd without much luck with woman. It was clever, though.
Even outside the joke template, “I like my …” is a statement purely about preferences, not about actually having multiple concurrently. And “my” in English is not purely about ownership, but about relations, ownership being just one specific and quite common relation. (Consider “my school”, “my employer”, or “my friend”).
Yes, I’m aware of that template of jokes. That doesn’t take away the confusion with multiple women, or the connection to slavery. I don’t think steven0461 meant it literally—I assume this person is likely the typical overweight nerd without much luck with woman. It was clever, though.
Even outside the joke template, “I like my …” is a statement purely about preferences, not about actually having multiple concurrently. And “my” in English is not purely about ownership, but about relations, ownership being just one specific and quite common relation. (Consider “my school”, “my employer”, or “my friend”).
He’s engaged. They’re adorable.