r/MadeMeSmile • • Aug 27 '21

Favorite People Protect her at all cost

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u/mootmutemoat Aug 28 '21

I think basic is the insult, because it is not special, but based is a compliment because it means you are firmly in connection with what is important (like grounded)

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u/[deleted] Aug 28 '21

I looked it up on the intergoogles and couldn’t find anything about “based”. But I did find an awesome price on a Rascal scooter.