Dear Lola,

Why do we refer to actors starring “in” a movie versus starring “on” TV? Wouldn’t the same verbage apply to both scenarios? I know this doesn’t seem like a pressing world issue, but it has been weighing on my mind for a few weeks now. If I keep thinking about it for much longer, my wife is going to leave me. Apparently she says I am nearing the point of no return due to my incessant ramblings of celebrity terminology. 

Sincerely,
Verbose Husband

Dear Lola

Dear Verbose Husband,

I’d like to start off by giving you a round of applause. You have identified your marital problems and are seeking to fix them. Many humans try to place the blame on others, but you solidly carry that burden on your own. I’d also like you to buy your wife some flowers – the fact that you’ve been talking about this for weeks (and are still alive) leads me to believe she is a saint.

Much like my Mommybeast when Daddybeast rambles on about car parts.

Now, let’s get to the answer to your question – it’s actually very complicated. You see, when movies were first invented, the image was projected ON a screen. Then televisions were created and consumers were convinced that actors were IN the screen. Now, I know what you’re thinking – that means you would be “on” a movie and “in” tv, the exact opposite of the terms we currently use. You are correct! Here’s where it gets complicated.

Humans are ridiculous and their language is meant to baffle everyone.

Think about it, how many words do you know that mean eat? Munch, nosh, consume, devour, dine, inhale, nibble…the list goes on and on. All of them mean eat, so why not just keep it simple with one word?! Humans make everything so complicated. Now, I don’t want to leave you feeling like an inferior species to the brilliant canines, so I comfort you with this – your species invented cake. Go eat some now!

♥Lola♥

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72 replies on “Dear Lola – Verbose husband…”

  5. I had never thought about this before now. It now bugs me too. I think I may have to go any buy my hubby some flowers in advance for my questioning to begin. Or alternatively I might just eat some cake because Lola is absolutely right as always: “Humans are ridiculous and their language is meant to baffle everyone.” #DreamTeam xx

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  38. On TV… IN a movie… I really hadn’t thought of that before Lola. Alfie most definitely thinks that people and other dogs are IN the TV. If a fellow canine runs across the screen, Alfie will then look for them in our front room. *Snorts with laughter 🙂 Thanks for being a brilliant #DreamTeam linky host Heather xx

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  39. This made me smile so much! And reminded me of when I was a kid and genuinely believed that there were people actually INSIDE our television to the extent I use to peer inside the little holes! #DreamTeam

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