this post was submitted on 18 Sep 2023
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[–] [email protected] 35 points 1 year ago (12 children)

Well, it says “i’m speechless” not “i’m lost for words”. 😀

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (7 children)

Interesting what kind of distinction do you draw between speech and words? 🤔

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

FiskFisk33 already answered it. It’s about speaking vs. writing/ using language.

On a serious note (and thereby killing the joke completely): doesn’t everyone know the situation where you can’t get the word out that may be very well in your head?

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