cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25455645

Can he withstand the temptation to push the button that, even now, beckons him closer?

An upgraded comment meme that could be used against myself quite regularly.

  • Remember_the_tooth@lemmy.world
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    12 days ago

    I feel like “overscrupulous” would be a better word choice here because you’re emphasizing the meaning of “pedantic” in the sense of being overly fastidious rather than learned, academic or pedagogical.