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Blues Heron

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2. I think that ship has sailed

Reply to if..fish..had..wings (Original post)

Tue May 12, 2020, 12:26 PM

May 2020

It's now entered the lexicon for better or worse. Also, nothing wrong with saying the coronavirus, because that's what it is - it's the coronavirus (that happens to be prevalent and scary right now)

If another one comes along it will probably be "Coronavirus Part Deux" or something more catchy along those lines.

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It is not the coronavirus [View all] if..fish..had..wings May 2020 OP

Thanks for explaining the etymology! CaliforniaPeggy May 2020 #1

I think that ship has sailed Blues Heron May 2020 #2

Son of Corona if..fish..had..wings May 2020 #5

I like using Covid-19.. stillcool May 2020 #3

SARS 2 - The Return of Orange Menace? Moostache May 2020 #4

At this point, don't think the nomenclature really matters. Kind of like HIV vs. AIDS. I suppose Hoyt May 2020 #6

Well if..fish..had..wings May 2020 #7

I'll add that to my list of things to be concerned about. Squinch May 2020 #8

Good to learn. Thank you. ancianita May 2020 #9

Don't forget if..fish..had..wings May 2020 #10

That would be interesting. Although rubes would probably say, "Obama." Hoyt May 2020 #13

Thanks for the great analysis! MoonRiver May 2020 #11

That's been like nails on a blackboard for me since the virus and disease were first named. Pacifist Patriot May 2020 #12

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