Literally, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023 as a welcomed and long overdue gift to its number one critic. An adverb born to the English language from its literal origin, Literally regarded itself as an emphasis to facts in intelligent conversation.
Before arriving in great excess in daily conversations as a filler word, Literally struggled for years working its way into the minds of the masses as slang in the English language lurking around every corner of conversation patiently waiting to trounce on a perfect and proper figurative sentence.
After diligent and focused work, Literally made a name for itself literally everywhere from random conversations with friends and family to life on the big screen in news broadcasts, TV shows and blockbuster movies.
Best known for standing out in crowd in both figurative and factual statements, Literally shared the stage while stealing the limelight from the likes of Actually and Totally. Literally, left an indelible mark on our language. It was one hell of a life lived.
Literally expressed gratitude to Actually and Totally, thanking them for assisting in their contribution to the English language and carving out a viable place for Literally to steel the stage.
Before Literally fell ill, it was seen signing autographs literally everywhere.
Whispered quietly in the waning moments of life, Literally expressed thanks to literally everyone for bringing such bright and vibrant life into being, and appreciated the mention in every sentence to which it was ever referred.
Literally is grateful for its legacy, the hashtags, mentions, and chronic misuse.
Literally apologized for the undue duress it may have caused the literal thinker and hoped we can resume normal conversation and spare the literal thinker the constant reminder of their literalness.
Literally, was surrounded by those regaling in its peaceful passing, Actually and Totally, among them. They shared equal dread for the contribution Literally made to the demise of proper, common conversation while grateful to welcome the future with hope for a day free from Literally imposing itself everywhere.
Literally, is survived by its siblings Actually and Totally, cousins Um, and Like, as well as its equally annoying step brother, Right?, formally known as Right.
At the request of Literally, in lieu of donations or flowers, an indefinite moratorium will be imposed effective in the new year for literally everyone.
RIP Literally.
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Hilarious! “Literally” 🙂
Thank you, Leslie!