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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I just have some high school Latin from long ago, but if you parse "fancy" as "ornamental at the expense of utility", then I think it's a fair description.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

That's a good point. I parsed "fancy" as "more intricate" and was immediately affronted ;) I like your take on it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Btw, your username just gave me a good belly laugh