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Friday, November 26, 2004
I Want To Write A Post About Meta-Statements
Maybe I'll write one someday...
While driving today I heard the song Feliz Navidad, by José Feliciano, on the radio (Christmas songs already???).
It's a very nice song, but has an aspect that bugs me a little...
He sings "I want to wish you a Merry Christmas" which always makes literal-minded me wonder if he's ever going to actually wish me a Merry Christmas instead of just making a meta-statement about his wish to do it.
I know, I know...it's common usage to use "I want to" or "I'd like to" etc. as filler words in front of actual statements. I do it myself.
But, I can continue to think it's weird, dammit!