you keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

[topaz]

you keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
Originally uploaded by qwrrty.

"Literary" bargains, guys. Not "literal" bargains. At least, not literally.

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[jacflash.livejournal.com]

Better than figurative ones, I guess.

[rsc.livejournal.com]

Well, given that most people use "literally" to mean "figuratively" these days ("I was literally climbing the walls")...

[desdenova.livejournal.com]

Well, it could be literal bargains on literature!

Lit. Crit.

[lilbjorn.livejournal.com]

Is this literal criticism I'm seeing?

[ronebofh.livejournal.com]

English is a living language, maaaaan. Words change! If you don't like it, go back to using Middle English! Jerk!

[qwrrty.livejournal.com]

Don't be so frickin' literal.

[pulito.livejournal.com]

Rrraaahahahahaaa!

[bachelor-farmer.livejournal.com]

Yes the abuse of "literally" is especially bad but I take issue with you because the image does look like a real, physical Bargain Bin.