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Originally Posted by Windguy
Saying that people who don’t want to kill an intruder want to hug the invader is not only insulting, but complete BS.
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literally yes
figuratively no
figuratively -> with a meaning that is metaphorical rather than literal
Some people read more literally than others. My wife is much more literal than I am, so when I talk about certain topics, the concept of metaphorically is not her first thought.
However, it's harder to read figuratively if your primary tendency is to read most everything as literal.
I read hugs as figuratively, and metaphorical, not insulting. .
and since the post was not directly directly at anyone, nor did it mention anyone in particular, i agree with leroy that there was nothing insulting as it was metaphorical and not directed at anyone in particular