Can we agree on an ban on the word “epic” in the following context: “Cousin, however, scored an epic goal..”?
Let’s look at the definition of “epic”:
Pronunciation: \ˈe-pik\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin epicus, from Greek epikos, from epos word, speech, poem — more at voice
Date: 15891: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic (an epic poem)
2 a: extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope (his genius was epic — Times Literary Supplement)
Thus, a football season of normal duration or a regular goal cannot be described as “epic”, dear BBC Scotland football commentator. And I’m going to hit you with a hardback copy of The Iliad next time you employ the word incorrectly. And that will cause you epic pain, believe me.
Hi Karie
I suddenly thought about you and your first website today (I heard the song after which it was named) and wondered what you are up to nowadays. Took me a while to find you, but I’m so pleased to see you are still in Scotland and still blogging!
Vicky (high-rise/vodkabird)
Vicky! Fantastic! I heard High Rising the other day ;) Actually the Scotland thing is fairly new (well, two years and counting) but I’m still blogging. I’m a mad old lady now, though!
Definately “mad” ;) What with the shawls and crazy knit-patterns and what have you.
Oi! Watch it! :D