I didn’t claim that it’s irrational. I claim that it’s not orthodox rationality.
Take a quote that makes a more orthodox point:
“The social sciences are largely hokum.”—Sheldon Cooper
That quote is voted −2. That quote makes a point in which many members of the community believe but it doesn’t make that point in a way that’s interesting.
I think your original quote is rational, as this community defines the term. I think the Big Bang Theory quote is not rational—in part because of denotative implications.
I think Jabberslythe is probably right when he says the purpose is celebrating in-group feelings. I’m not sure I approve of that purpose.
I didn’t claim that it’s irrational. I claim that it’s not orthodox rationality.
Take a quote that makes a more orthodox point: “The social sciences are largely hokum.”—Sheldon Cooper
That quote is voted −2. That quote makes a point in which many members of the community believe but it doesn’t make that point in a way that’s interesting.
I think your original quote is rational, as this community defines the term. I think the Big Bang Theory quote is not rational—in part because of denotative implications.
I think Jabberslythe is probably right when he says the purpose is celebrating in-group feelings. I’m not sure I approve of that purpose.