There seems to be this trend of masochistic behavior in the US. Where we take pride in our injuries and illness, bragging about working and pushing ourselves while we are suffering. The whole time telling ourselves it’s not that bad. It’s definitely stood out more since Covid, it’s stupid behavior though.

[–] Broadfern@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

Thank the puritans who evolved into evangelicals and baptists for that.

“Religious freedom” to make others suffer is why they came here. The idea for separation between church and state did not come out of nowhere.

[–] Steve@communick.news -1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

That does exist.
Just like the tendency to make things sound worse than they are.

Why use the broader term instead of the more narrow, when both are accurate? Could it be in this case to associate a relatively minor injury with its most extreme version?