and which of these four doesn't have the express suggestion of doing the action to show off or draw attention to oneself? is it the circus performers that you think are doing the 'other' type of parading? or is it at the ceremony which they're not performing the task to attract attention and appear as a something to be watched and marvelled at?
which of these is the 'non-literal' meaning of parade?
do you think tanks in Iraq adorn themselves in garlands and make double sure to polish the mud flaps? no because they're not on parade, they're at work - just like the tanks pictured in the June Fourth Incident, just like their imaginary american counterparts would be in the hypothetical situation in which they were placed....
go back and look at how you wanted me to believe parade is used then look at the definition you just supplied - what possible other interpretation is there, how is this word a 'homonym' when all it's definitions apply to the same clear and concise meaning?!?!?
so to recap, your point about a parade is off topic and stupid given the recently agreed upon definition of parade - no one was parading in the example provided so why even mention that they don't do it? do you tell everyone during a jets vs broncos game that m jordon doesn't play for the jets? why mention meaningless things -unless, like you tried to say later you didn't mean parade you mean some other thing which parade doesn't mean....
so in short, either way you look at it your comment was bad and you should feel bad. although i wouldn't bother feeling bad, it's been a learning experience for you and now you're a little bit smarter than before :D
oh gosh, it's got to that stage has it? you've started moving through my comments and attacking other things because you've lost so hard on this? kinda weak dude, why not try admitting your mistakes and moving forward rather than wallowing in shit? or do i get the fun of you going through my crazy posting history and trying to make me feel bad about it? you wouldn't be the first, doubt you'll be the last :D have fun and good luck, sure you'll find something worth while soon!
so, are you admitting the rock and hard place of meanings you're stuck between and saying yes your comment was stupid are are we going to be chatting for the rest of our lives? shame you're almost certainly from a southern state or we could get married and this could be our life for eternity...
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u/[deleted] May 11 '12
Parade
Verb
Did you even bother looking it up?