Linus does not fuck around - eviltoast

An oldie, but a goodie

  • Pelicanen@sopuli.xyz
    4514·
    1 year ago

    Doesn’t make it right. Michael Jackson’s dad abused his kids and they became world famous artists, doesn’t mean abusing your kids is acceptable or should be seen as such.

        • Pyro@lemmy.worldEnglish
          153·
          1 year ago

          Except it’s not a distinction at all.

          analogy (n.) - a comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

          • Claidheamh@slrpnk.net
            62·
            1 year ago

            Of course it is. A square is also a rectangle but it’s still an important distinction.

        • arc@lemm.ee
          34·
          1 year ago

          It’s a rotten analogy. Comparing Linus having a go at some volunteers is not analogous, or comparable to a father abusing kids.

          • Claidheamh@slrpnk.net
            61·
            1 year ago

            The analogy is that the end result doesn’t justify the behaviour from the person in power. It’s apt.