Whoever named it necking was a poor judge of anatomy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The term necking implies an anatomical focus that is misleading or crude.
- In plain terms
- The word necking doesn't fit what actually happens.
- What can you take from it?
- Language can mislead about physical realities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do names shape perception?
- What other terms mislead us?
Another view
It relies on understanding the slang term necking.
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